This Art is Alive
Posted on Apr 24, 2013 | Last Updated Apr 24, 2013
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.
communication, interaction, human, relations, relationship, paradigm, control
The black, white and red of the colorblind society
Posted on Oct 25, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay noting the state of the civil rights movement in the wake of Rosa Park's death.
civil rights movement, rosa parks, racial tension, hatred, affirmative action, xenophobia
Armor Piercing Condoms
Posted on Dec 5, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An uncouth cartoon about human nature, sex and capitalism.
armor piercing condoms, sex cartoon
Unavoidable Night
Posted on Jan 20, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
A poem on nihilism by Shawn Olson.
unavoidable night, nihilism, family, life, poem, poetry
Monster of Despair
Posted on May 5, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
A poem by Shawn Olson on keeping life in perspective in rough times.
fighting, despair, personal loss, poem, poetry
My Phantom Greed
Posted on Feb 27, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Poem on selfishness disguised as faith and charity.
blind faith, selfishness, greed, poem, poetry