Author Archives: Shannon Laws

News: Clover, A Literary Rag

This year I’m behind in submissions.  A writer-friend shared his ambitious goal of 100 submissions a year.  I’ve submitted less than five, so far, but the year has three months left in it, so there’s hope. Last week I received some good news:      “Dear Shannon,      Thank-you so much for your poetryContinueContinue reading “News: Clover, A Literary Rag”

Poetry: River Ink

Originally posted on shannon p. laws :
    River Ink Went to the river looking for a poem I found my familiar trail Winding woods that hug the bank Whatcom Creek in August Bushes high and Full of berries, Birds and spiders webs. Grass sways underwater Moving in sync with the river This what peace…

My 9/11 Ferry Commute: A Personal Reflection

Once in line for the passenger ferry to Seattle, I could hear conversations about the event all around.  Meeting up with two ferry friends, we started to collect stories from each other.  Susan, a regular passenger ferry commuter who worked in the I.T. Department at a hospital downtown, had a cell phone with a news headlines service; it was a newer service at the time and not many people had it.  When she shouted out an update, those immediately around us would hush to listen.  While we waited on that cold dock for the boat to load she shouted out,

Meet Writer C. J. Prince

The first thing I thought when I met C. J. about two years ago was “Who are you and how do I get to know you more?”  Love at first sight you might say.  Her colorful personality, bubbling energy and big smile are completely addicting.This August she released her new poetry book “Mother, May I”.ContinueContinue reading “Meet Writer C. J. Prince”

Event: 2014 West Coast Tagore Festival

You’re invited to theWest Coast Tagore FestivalSeptember 5th and 6th 2014Richmond, British Columbia Carla Shafer, friend and host to Bellingham’s Chuckanut Sandstone Writers Theater, and I have been invited to read poems at this event.Last year I was moved by the presentation of Rabindranath Tagore’s life, (b. 7 May 1861 – d. 7 August 1941).   TheContinueContinue reading “Event: 2014 West Coast Tagore Festival”

Amazon Kindle: Madrona Grove

Hello readers! Bongo roll please— Glad to announce that my first book of poems Madrona Grove: Poems Written Under the Canopy is now available in print or Kindle on Amazon! Click the title or the photo to get to the page in a snap   It took a few days to get it properly formatted,ContinueContinue reading “Amazon Kindle: Madrona Grove”

Dream Big

Times are tough.  Not for everyone all the time.  There is a proverb that claims it rains on the just and unjust alike.  Most proverbs reference a farmer’s point of view, so I believe “rain” is a good thing, it’s what you want, it’s pennies from heaven. My DreamAt times when very little rain comes myContinueContinue reading “Dream Big”

Event: Three Poetry Host

  You’re invited… My new poetry book, Odd Little Things, will officially launch September 6, 2014 at Village Books, 4-5:00.  Please join me and my two poet-sisters, Carla Shafer and Erica Reed as we share our poetry.  Books will be  available for purchase and sign at the event. Three’s COMPANY I asked Carla and EricaContinueContinue reading “Event: Three Poetry Host”

Poem: Grasp

                  Mist disappears into clear air Turns into the space between us We once were something no one could hold All could see, none would breathe It was an occurrence that clings under limbs We were a paring like Lady Slipper and Pine Reach for yesterdays fogContinueContinue reading “Poem: Grasp”