Has anyone been to Santa Monica city’s Third Street Promenade? If you have, you know that it’s a great street to stroll in and … 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
Non-judgmental Acceptance
I have to confess…. These two words (non-judgmental acceptance) are now my favorite words… they give me strength… they calm me… they brighten my mood… … Read more
Sense of style, a celestial surprise…
While jogging today, I passed by her. She was seemingly carrying her (or some) belongings on the streets of West Hollywood. Her sense of style … 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
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,
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
