Music Ceased
Poem on lost inspiration, passion and motivation.
Smile on a Mask
Poem to say goodbye to a love fallen apart.
Cracked Pebbles
Poem on a relationship in trouble.
Blood of unshackled love
Poem by Shawn Olson.
Numb Memory
Poem on pessimism about the future.
Exhausted Melodies
A poem about the repetitive nature of human nature. We all share certain core elements that repeat over the ages, linking us to humanity.
This Art is Alive
Poem about the nature of human interactions. We all want to impose ourselves, visions and beliefs onto others. But it is always a give-and-take adventure.
The ephemeral soldier
A poem about veterans. Dedicated to my grandfather Clarence Himes.
Steps beyond me
Poetic advice from father to son to be brave, good, kind; to make something out of life.