moving – shannon p. laws

Poem: Peek-A-Boo

~For Danny & Ethan That one time we learned if we stopped seeing something—it was really gone. Then that other time when we discover that was a lie. Let me teach you peek-a-boo cover your eyes I’m gone. Uncover I’m back. How strange to be gone in a minute! A man signs aContinueContinue reading “Poem: Peek-A-Boo”

Hold On

Today marks the third week living at my new place. While unpacking boxes of stuff I discovered a box of odd things from my past that included: a pen and ink drawing from 8th grade art class on “Abstract Art”, 10 soccer & softball trophies, my letters earned from school sports, two teeth pulled, andContinueContinue reading “Hold On”

PAD: Moving Day Wish

PAD November 1st prompts: Procrastination or ProactiveMy coat needs a hookMy clothes need a dresserMy paintings need a wallMy shoes need a closetIs there a cupboard for my food,A refrigerator for my produce?Is there a space for my music to fill,A desk for me to write at?I dream of a headboard I dream of anContinueContinue reading “PAD: Moving Day Wish”