All Days Pass
Posted on Jun 20, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Poem on the futillity of life. It's not really what I believe naturally... but it's how I feel on certain days.
human vanity, poem
Look to Tomorrow
Posted on Aug 21, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Poem on using the past as a tool to guide tomorrow.
past and future, poem, poetry, shawn olson
Some Scoundrel
Posted on Dec 6, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Semi-satirical poem about passing the blame on others and passing the buck.
poem, blame
Smile on a Mask
Posted on Jun 5, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Poem to say goodbye to a love fallen apart.
smile mask poem, poetry
Blood of unshackled love
Posted on Feb 6, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Poem by Shawn Olson.
love poem, shawn olson poetry
Numb Memory
Posted on Mar 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Poem on pessimism about the future.
poem, poetry, shawn olson
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Posted on Jan 6, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 12, 2021
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
entitlement, negativity, trolls
The other end of life
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
life and death, old age, nursing home, grandpa olson, grandpa himes, solitu