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
Everything Fades
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem on losing someone close. I wrote it in memory of my Grandfather Clarence Himes.
loss sadness, death, mourning loss, family death
Cringe at Newport
Posted on Jun 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Cringe headlines at the Newport on June 14, 2003.
cringe rock band, columbus local music, newport music hall
Going bald like a man
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An amusing editorial by Shawn Olson, originally published as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
male pattern baldness, bald humor, hair loss
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
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
Void of Desire
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A poem on shallow activities inspired by my participation in photographing rock concerts.
loneliness, crowd
I Endorse This Message
Posted on Nov 1, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
Have you noticed that politicians no longer have ideas... but they sure endorse a lot of other peoples' messages.
politics, voting, endorsement, approve
Don't Stand Too Close
Posted on Jul 18, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
A poem about lost hope in love and anger.
poem, lost love
