voice | poetry
by Shannon Laws
The Earth’s weavers are busy
their low wages and long hours
fruit of their labors stolen
by mouthless machines
nature weaves for us a
marvelous blanket
new every morning
No one questions the cost
We stand peacefully in line
wait for our treats
listen to hits of the 80’s
to drown out the sound
of meat grinding
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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