Pearl -By Shannon Laws There’s a pebble in my boot named “That Night” A callus has formed around it I’ll never find a pearl in my sock That time the time I failed That one time that night the night nothing worked and you died How sorry I am Both legs limpContinueContinue reading “Poem: Pearl”
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Poem: Her Hands
Her Hands The door squeaks Hello as I enter her sanctuary The leather garden gloves still hold the hands. I see them. It is the first thing I see. History molded into each finger strip crooked right pointer finger bump on the left where a ring sat blacken ends that dipped in freshContinueContinue reading “Poem: Her Hands”
Poem: The Riddle
The Riddle I am a net tossed into the sea. Weights in the corner drag me down. One hard jerk secures the catch. Winch and pulley draw me back. Wet and heavy with dinner and debris If I could be used for something different Tablecloth Rug Curtains A net to hold fruit, a wallContinueContinue reading “Poem: The Riddle”
Poem: Monday Night and I Missed the Last Bus
Monday Night and I Missed the Last Bus Sure stepping down the long south slope behind the college pitch black out, the on-coming cars blind me, for a long second the sidewalk disappears, each car tests me walking by faith I believe the ground is still there Sideway-rain covers myContinueContinue reading “Poem: Monday Night and I Missed the Last Bus”
Poem: Anything Else
Anything Else -Shannon P. Laws It flakes off my shoulder when I bend down Black trails my movement Dark spots in the corner of my eye let me know it’s still there A reminder of the charcoal thread that ties me to my past whisps of whispers from that one night long agoContinueContinue reading “Poem: Anything Else”
Poem: Nightly Spirit
Tickle my ear at three in the morning Brush the bottom of my foot with mist See the dreams I carry that do not rhyme Remember the fallen that rest in the corner of the eye A phase-shift out of reach, stuck in the web of mind Take the tack offContinueContinue reading “Poem: Nightly Spirit”
Event: Read-In World Peace Poets
You’re invited Musicians, poets and lovers of peace please join us for the 3rd annual Read-In! This is a FREE and public international event. Sign up today via email at worldpeacepoets@gmail.com for a five minute slot to share what peace means to you. The read in ends when the last poet speaks. A lightContinueContinue reading “Event: Read-In World Peace Poets”
Poem: Lining of My Mind
The future comes to me quickly premonition stands outside the window, framed to be seen stands politely ‘til the door opens the right door at the right time Tea or coffee? A blanket for your lap? It’s cold outside where time weathers as a pacific swirl over the peninsula, hooked on peaks.ContinueContinue reading “Poem: Lining of My Mind”
Event: Poetry Reading
You are invited~ Everett Poetry Night at Café Zippy 6/25/2015, 7:00-10:00 p.m. 2811 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA This event kicks off my summer tour. (More dates to follow) If you’re in the area please consider stopping by for some words and really good soup at the hosting cafe. Thank you emcee Duane Kirby Jensen.
Poem / Song: When We Gather
There’s a revolution flowing through us when we gather it is screaming to be free There’s a revelation flowing through us when we gather it is screaming to be free -SPL More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Freddie_Gray #
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