Masters and Pawns
Posted on Mar 10, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Poem about how we are all Masters and Pawns to destiny.
masters, pawns, destiny, fate, poem, poetry
Into Clean Air
Posted on Feb 3, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Poem on regaining hope and vigor.
poem, poetry, hope, life, revival
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
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
You want my time
Posted on Feb 6, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Poem on possessiveness in a relationship.
time, slaver, possessive, possession, poetry, poem
Age of Drunken Gods
Posted on Feb 6, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Poem on the greed and mania of our age.
greed, age drunken gods, poem, poetry
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
The Storm Within
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem sparked by an exceptionally reflective and intoxicated night.
internal turmoil poem, apostasy, self doubt poetry
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