Corridor Vol. 32 is full of poems that look at memory, change, and the unknown. Many pieces show how the past stays with us—whether it’s a childhood lunch box, an old mill, or a winding tunnel that feels like a dream. The writers move between everyday life and moments that feel mysterious or otherworldly, like voices of ancestors, strange Halloween magic, or rivers blessed by a goddess.
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Experience Tongue in Ink: Purchase Tickets at Village Books Now
Come out in January for the first local book launch reading!
In Tongue in Ink, her fifth poetry collection, Shannon Laws explores themes of time, identity, and emotion through vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection. Paired with original collage art by Kathleen McKeever, this collection captures the fleeting beauty of nature while evoking transformation and quiet moments of revelation. Each poem resonates beyond the page.
September Corridor: Embracing Change with Humor and Resilience
September Corridor might not have an overwhelming feeling of fall, and there is NO mention of cursed pumpkin spice, but there are some deep feels.
In this issue, our contributors explore how we face life’s obstacles and turning points. From drooping foxgloves to foggy highways, fireflies to restless dogs, each piece shows the unexpected challenges along our paths.
Celebrating Corridor Zine: Volume 30 Highlights
Corridor Vol. 30—August 2025 is a milestone celebration of everything this zine stands for: voices unguarded, art unfiltered, and a shared sense of wonder. This month’s theme—belonging where I don’t belong—echoes through every poem, collage, and memory.
Corridor vol 29: Discover Local Poetry and Art Events This Summer
From beloved classics to new summer surprises, the calendar is packed. It’s a vibrant, active season here in our corner of the world—and Corridor is excited to be part of the energy. Special thank you to the seven distributors for volunteering time and energy to help distribute Corridor. Corridor wouldn’t travel nearly as far without your efforts.
Corridor’s Summer Collection: New Voices and Visual Art
The first day of summer is June 20th. Many regular contributing poets have submitted poems and art in groups of three to cover the three months. I am excited to share this collection with you over the next few months. In addition to a surplus of poetry, NEW voices are finding Corridor.
Corridor, Celebrating Creativity and Freedom of Expression
Here we are, May 2025, and the world feels upside down and sideways. Despite all this, poets are going to poet, and artist are going to art. Creative people will continue to do their part…I’m thankful to live in a country where freedom of expression is still available to its citizens.
Corridor Zine: Submit Your Art and Poetry Today!
Calling all poets and artists along the I-5 Corridor! The zine “Corridor” needs you. The submission deadline is the 15th of each month. See below for details, FAQs, and other mind-blowing information.
Found Art: A Journey Through Connection and Creativity
Found art is modest, magical, and mysterious. A conversation started and completed by two bodies and minds that do not know each other in a traditional way, yet connect in the area of the abstract. Art does that. Sometimes holding a conversation over decades.
World Poetry Day: Reflecting on East Coker by T.S. Eliot
Today, March 21, 2025, is World Poetry Day. People everywhere are encouraged to share, read, or write a poem. I would like to share a poem with you, by T.S. Eliot, called “East Coker.”
This poem came to me, discovered me or perhaps I discovered it, just at the right time. I was approaching 50 and doing that thing many of us do — trying to understand life, and my purpose in it. Poetry to the rescue!
shannon p. laws 