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”
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Event: Get Lit
You’re invited~ Cafe Bouzingo’s “Get Lit” Featuring poet Shannon Laws 6:30 p.m. Sunday, November 22 at 1209 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, Washington. Get Lit! is Café Bouzingo’s weekly poetry show. Every Sunday, sign up starts at 6:30 p.m., join the crew at Café Bouzingo for an evening of spoken word — local and nationally renowned touring poetsContinueContinue reading “Event: Get Lit”
Poem: Lady Takes a Bath
Lady Takes a Bath The answer to my question rests in the tone of my cat giving herself a bath. Sandpaper tongue smooths out the rough edges of her frame. Saliva holds down the rebel cow-licks. Lying in sunbeams of the living room, atop the paisley cushion on the file cabinet, this is herContinueContinue reading “Poem: Lady Takes a Bath”
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”
Poem: The Reading
The moon rises above an arched gate. he reads poems in front of stiff-tall bamboo near the unfinished garden shed. we sit in dining chairs aligned with the patio bricks. open-mouth-smiles perfume the air with beer and burgundy. squirrels rush the branches— applaud too soon. A vine past its bloom crawls on aContinueContinue reading “Poem: The Reading”
Poem: Triple Hit
Triple Hit by Shannon Laws There was a man named Ned who liked his ladies three thrice was the number he bed triple the pleasure to bounce on his knee Only one at a time did he enjoy the curves of each lovely lady His best trickery he did employContinueContinue reading “Poem: Triple Hit”
Event: Auburn Days
You’re invited~ I’m proud to be apart of 2015 Auburn Days celebration August 14, 15 & 16 Weekend full of events including a poetry contest on Sunday at the Auburn Avenue Theater! Growing up in Federal Way I have many memories of all the summer fun the valley has to offer. I’m coming home South KindContinueContinue reading “Event: Auburn Days”
Poem: Tuesday
Happy is the heart That thinks on love Measuring the value of emotion Feeling the presence of its girth Your worth to me is more than flesh. Consideration, admiration of the thrusting in this world Carefully selected conversations meant to keep me a gentle-lady If you come through the door And bring an offering ItContinueContinue reading “Poem: Tuesday”
Event: Poetry Night
Click HERE to listen You’re invited~ Last December I was on the Poetry Night calendar as a featured poet, but out-of-town family stuff spirited me away at the last moment. Poetry Night, in all it’s grace, has allowed me a “make-up” event. Hope to see you all there! Thank you Poetry Night staff, SPLContinueContinue reading “Event: Poetry Night”
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.
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