This poem “South Beach” was written back in 2010 and later published in my first poetry chapbook “Madrona Grove” in 2013. It is what some would call a “process poem” where the writer uses the art of poetry to process a real event in their life. Of all the poems in the book THIS isContinue reading “South Beach”
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Pinkie Crack
When the Lockdown began I tried writing on my website every day to…well, I’m not sure why. Perhaps I was trying to document the experience first hand or maybe connect with my neighbors or contribute something to the whole event. After about a month and a half I had to rest. We all did really,Continue reading “Pinkie Crack”
Day 305: Tattoo
Reflection of the people that bring joy to my world. Feeling thankful today. Sharing a poem and a link.
Custom Fit
They took your data. Then they took control. The Great Hack uncovers the dark world of data exploitation through the compelling personal journeys of players on different sides of the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data scandal. In select theaters and on Netflix July 24. I use to watch a show called “The Lottery Changed My Life”. Continue reading “Custom Fit”
Day 47: Plague and Pestilence
Shower Thoughts: Vehicles today can surf the web, link to your phone, stream music and videos, etc.. but they still can’t perform a simple database lookup to tell you what the check engine light is on for. Good morning. How ya’ doing today? Are you up with the birds like me? If so imagine theContinue reading “Day 47: Plague and Pestilence”
bohemian
bohemian So, a while back a friend said she could finally afford to buy that bohemian coat she wanted. The use of the word “bohemian” spurred memories. I’ve considered myself a bohemian ever since my aunt gave me a turquoise & silver ring when I was seven. My aunt lived the bohemian lifestyle and gettingContinue reading “bohemian”
Spoken Free Verse: Bowl of Epiphany
As I recover from a concussion ( please visit my Go Fund Me to learn more ) I thought this week was a good time to explore the audio files I have accumulated on my phone over the year. Often inspiration strikes when I am away from a pen and paper and I can’tContinue reading “Spoken Free Verse: Bowl of Epiphany”
Interview: Into The Arts KPNW-DB
Click to listen to the KPNW “Into the Arts” interview https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cvnhN–xZWiaQ5CvrYovce_EhjuOaIgh After announcing that I was not returning to community radio production this fall, Jeannie Gilbert, station manager of KPNW-DB digital radio, invited me over to her studio to share my swan song. In 2011 I woke up put a turtleneck on and was like,Continue reading “Interview: Into The Arts KPNW-DB”
Poem: Broken Branch
Broken Branch by Shannon P. Laws There is a moment in most lives when that old dog proves useless the rhododendron branch cannot hold the weight and we fall The first fall in many years When was the last time I fell A gopher hole in the grassy field A twisted root atContinue reading “Poem: Broken Branch”
Poetry: Christopher Titus Save Me!
The following is an embellished account based on a real experience. Inspired by the poem “the 12 hour night” by Charlies Bukowski from his book “what matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” Christopher Titus Save Me! By Shannon Laws “…our bodies were worn, our spirits whipped. there was a senseContinue reading “Poetry: Christopher Titus Save Me!”
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