voice | poetry
evening sun sets
on my chest
light moves
over slow breaths
empty pubs play
lonely string songs
in three keys
do you know my hymn
can I sing your tune
separated by
table and fret, an
empty bent glass
I play a wink
you play the moon
in the middle
we never meet
Our ships are set to sink.
a late lonely moan
played by a single guitar
a pen scratches paper
along a hardened heart
drag at the end of a sentence
my fingers test your cowlick
Like my writing? Want to hear me read my poetry? Please visit https://chickadeeproductions.bandcamp.com/releases and download some today. Only $1.00 a poem! Shannon Laws is a Pacific Northwest poet. Her story-telling poetry has touched many hearts and minds. She is the author of four poetry books, the most recent “Fallen” published by Independent Writer’s Studio Press. Shannon has received two Mayor’s Arts Awards and the Community Champion Award for promoting local artists on community radio and encouraging peace and understanding through community poetry events. She makes her home in Bellingham, Washington, USA. View more posts
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