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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 8, 2016)
Street Roots • Jan. 8-14, 2016 Page 13 Poetry My Wish by Eileen Vizenor Rainbow I was raised that the sex you were born was what He intended. “Learn to live with it,” as I was raised nairow-mindedly. However, having been homeless and having worked for the best paper in Portland, my mind and eyes have widened. Hearing so many stories and enjoying hearing them has made me a “grown up.” Accepting everyone I have met over the last few years has enriched my life. These days I’ve been watching a “megastar” transform into her own, which is so awesome! I’ve been a “tomboy” all of my life but no one has shunned me for I was just being me. This is what I wish for every person I meet, and more importantly, those I have yet to meet. Be yourself! Love yourself! Accept yourself! Accept others! Love others! . I write this in my little effort to change minds. Our higher power loves us no matter what sex we were at birth. Our higher power loves us no matter what sex we become. by Dawn DeLand Dear Jesus; I must die every day and surrender to drown in a baptism of my own tears every morning. God every day confirming the day before that New Life thfough your son is the promise. That with suffering brings truth on the wings of the dove. The River of Life holds the key, the golden lamp guides our way. The water engulfs me as the waves I once rode, now pass me by. Thank you Jesus for carrying the cross for me. Ancient Chinese Secret by Lori Lematta Sometimes I like to walk through Chinatown and collect the random litter of discarded fortunes. I keep them in an old miniature cedar chest — one of those that Lane Furniture Co. used to give out as promotional gifts. My friends will come over for a good old council session on the chaise lounge. On days I can’t find my wizard hat I pull out the little box and let them draw their fate. Are you a . Vetera» experiencing or at risk of THE MAGIC IS IN THE HOLE! becoming homeless? 2 2 SW 3 R D & B U R N S ID E T ra n s itio n ^ Projects ■ Please call 855.425.5544 or visit 650 NW Irving Street
