Art

Sometimes

A poem by Artist/Vendor Ron Dudley, a.k.a. “Pookanu”

Technology and our future, part 3

Human beings, our future, and technology

Messy Beds Lead To Messy Heads

Cleaning benefitted my mental and physical health. Laziness left me unhealthy, sad, and depressed. Cleaning led me to set a time schedule to exercise, write, and pursue the thing I enjoy.

Masku

Masks up!

Treading The Waters, Part 34

Back out on the streets of New Orleans

Untitled

When the storm come and the tide rise

Confessions, Part 2: I used to not care much about homeless or mentally ill people

A poetic look at the life of Jeff Taylor, reflecting back on past mistakes

Matter of fact

A poetic look at the life of Ayub Abdul

Joy

A poetic look at the life of artist vendor Rita Sauls, who reflects on negativity in the world and finding pockets of joy in life

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead nowadays is harder than looking back. It used to be that when you’re looking forward you can look back on what you’ve been through and how you got through what you’ve been through to get to where you are. 

My history

February is Black History Month. My forefathers fought in every American war, that’s a fact. 

I love DC

I love America and I love my city. I feel that D.C. loves us, too.

Hell’s Bottom Congress of Puppets: The Boat Lands

This is page 10 of a 13-part song book accompanying the “Hell’s Bottom Congress Of Puppets” folk opera, created by Saul Aroha Nui Tea. The… Read more »

Two angels gone forever

Valentine’s Day is sad for some people who are missing their loved ones. Much love to my father and my sister-in-law, who both departed in… Read more »

Hell’s Bottom Congress of Puppets: Umbrella Phantasy

This is page nine of a 13-part song book accompanying the “Hell’s Bottom Congress Of Puppets” folk opera, created by Saul Aroha Nui Tea. The… Read more »

Hell’s Bottom Congress of Puppets: …Another Door Opens

This is page eight of a 13-part song book accompanying the “Hell’s Bottom Congress Of Puppets” folk opera, created by Saul Aroha Nui Tea. The… Read more »

Who would send a king

Gardener writes a five stanza poem on his spirituality.

Getting off the street

Ball reflects on how his life has changed from being homeless to living with his aunt.

HANDS OFF MY DOME!

John writes a three-stanza poem.

Reverse the curse: pulling down strongholds

Denney uses religion to give people hope and restore power to individuals.