every fiber of my being
has and will
forever
feed you
comfort
protection
and hope
as I
am beaten
and still
stand strong
–shawnzahedi.com
Henry
Henry is
my brother, kindred soul
a saint
picked him up
from streets of L.A.
when
down and out
tossed away
disappeared
I kissed him … Read more
À Paris
kill me if you want
but don’t take
Paris from me
stroll on Seine with Yves
Charles, pâté and wine
cigarette de soirée with Edith… Read more
Caracas, my love
… Read moreI slept a day in Caracas
under the rubble of mansmacked many a one time
just the kiss of control
perverted to extreme
when
Flat, naked
one sunny day in paradise
as heat climbs to heaven
I’m brought down to earth
to taste
life
flat, naked
of pretense
–shawnzahedi.com
Proud Peacock
Today
I’m born
again
a peacock
proud
flaunting
my beauty
for all to see
my feathers fly
against the wind
of bigotry and hate
and … Read more
Equality becomes us
as a child
we were told
don’t say a word
or make a sign
that shows
who you are
it doesn’t become you
because
it … Read more
Ms. Rosa Parks
… Read moreI wear a scarf and join you
my beard no distraction
as you claim your right
and I by your sideyou, the voice of
I had a dream…
… Read moreI had a dream…
Dr. King
on a journey
from Israel to Iran
and beyondshining light
of love, compassion and acceptance
of humanity, humility,
Cappuccino at Tiffany’s
just a little cheating
ruffles no feathers
and a little love
brightens sullen weather
that swanky single emerald
in stilettos and style
sips on cappuccino… Read more
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