Is it just the notes with their durations and volume that make a piece of music? Of course not. In my opinion, the space between … Read more
Make a postcard of “you”
I was at a meditation session tonight. It’s at a place that just recently opened up in West Hollywood (California). Yes, West Hollywood, the city … Read more
Does terror listen to music?
I wonder what type of music those Islamist brothers were listening to right before or while shooting at innocent cartoonists in Paris…..
I wonder what … Read more
Lean on me
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
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
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
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
Belligerent smoke
… Read moreswift whip of hand
smack on peach cheek
no tear, just torn veinsevery night, clockwork
his right, a man
woman, object, subduednot Sahara
A thousand teeth
… Read morewoke up in sweat
perched over me
a thousand teeth
sharp, long, strong
each different shape and color
glittering at night
protecting meon this
à la New York
… Read morejust rats
in tuxedos
ferociously
nibbling
on what’s left
of life…neon lights, ritzy gutters
stenching trends, gossip flutters
midnight hustle, Sondheim orgy
beggar’s plea,
