Madrona Grove – Page 19 – shannon p. laws

Poem: Votive

Votive by Shannon P. Laws Candle burns into a puddle of cinnamon Flame sorts through the fallen A pile in the back of the yard The unusable parts of me Makes way for stalks To break burnt soil #

Poem: TAPE

TAPE by Shannon P. Laws Woo that worm out Open your mouth over a warm bowl of cream And wait Say goodbye to the dark home Coil out from the foreign body Tell the cold words To back out of my heart

You’re invited to the event of a lifetime… Tuesday, June 19 at 8:30 PM – 10 PM at the Honeymoon, 1053 N State St, Bellingham WA Encore performance! Poet Shannon Laws hosts a Honeymoon poetry OPEN MIC followed by her “You Love Me, You Love Me Not” beat poetry program accompanied by stand up bassist, Greg Sherman. Shannon’s freshContinueContinue reading “Event: Honeymoon Open Mic”

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: Shelf

Shelf by Shannon P Laws bowl inside a bowl inside a bowl collects the flicks of dishwater shot by the sinks stiff brush scrub hard at a plate of Tuesdays dried oatmeal and today’s just-burnt eggs #

Event: Greene’s Corner Open Mic

You’re invited…

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”