Author Archives: Shannon Laws

Poem: Break

Break by Shannon P. Laws   Today the sea is rough A short dark log bobs offshore It makes little effort to head in Against its indifference the waves push it towards the rocky beach   Swallows divebomb my head Mistaking my daydream for a gnat or annoying mosquito   Weeds are allowed to matureContinueContinue reading “Poem: Break”

Poem: A Nod to Frost

  A Nod to Frost by Shannon P. Laws   The woods are lovely dark and deep There are hidden treasure chests to keep A stranger blocks my trail so narrow the shadow falls once pierced by sparrow Feeding on gnats in the twilight spaces I see my face on the faces Along the ways of search and find great friends there areContinueContinue reading “Poem: A Nod to Frost”

Interview: Bellingham Alive

Here it is!  Better late than never.  Folks were asking for the link to the Bellingham Alive article (November 2017 issue) by KATE GALAMBOS.   Kate touched on my writing, radio and Poem Booth work.  Thank you Kate, and THANK YOU Bellingham Alive for placing me next to my crush Rick Steves! http://northsoundlife.com/lifestyle/exploring-human-condition-art/ Bellingham has its artisticContinueContinue reading “Interview: Bellingham Alive”

Vignette: Mimi’s Closet

  Mimi’s Closet by Shannon P. Laws   The door at the end of the long hall stands open The third bathroom is in there Sent to the room by my mother’s voice busy behind the door of the second common bathroom, the guest bathroom Go use Mimi’s I obey The faint gold light fromContinueContinue reading “Vignette: Mimi’s Closet”

Event: You Love Me, You Love Me Not

You’re invited… Save the Date! This event is an early 5:00 p.m. set designed for you and your sweetie to enjoy a special day together, a passionate spark to get things started.  Also, a great time for anyone who is a fan of love and wants to support the Alt Library and local artist.  (IContinueContinue reading “Event: You Love Me, You Love Me Not”

Poem: Covered

  Covered by Shannon Laws   I am the grass. Let me work writes Sandburg   Grass fixes a battlefield with memory loss Pile up your second-hand mistakes bodies of unfinished work blood of sacrificed Saturday nights onto this field and wait— two years, ten Time heals but grass covers all.

Poem: Flag Up

  Flag Up by Shannon P. Laws   I forget to put on a coat as I walk out across the yard letter in hand The address will never change it’s written in my sleep I’ll place it in its tin house By eleven tomorrow it will join the others from the route My questionContinueContinue reading “Poem: Flag Up”

Poem: Apocalypse Pantry

  Apocalypse Pantry by Shannon Laws   I have found the warm caves in the woods filled them with boxes of mac n’ cheese tuna fish cans and cheap scented candles Innumerable goods A possessed witch is misunderstood no matter how frugal I am such a witch waved my nude arms at the townspeople walkedContinueContinue reading “Poem: Apocalypse Pantry”