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Street Roots • August 5-11,2016 Poetry Page 14 The Drivel Awaken by Heath Cleaveland by Minnie Mariah Wilson When we speak, we convey our sense of the moment. What emerges is maybe torment, foment, or something meant to be a sum of what we see, lensless, not translucent, but transparent, like a glass blown from sand so worn that its air is just spent. Yet through that crystalline view shines the light of night or moon and stars or the reflection bright on clouds, although these be the blindest of the blind fumes, to pick one’s way through turns just fine. These winding ways that say to the live one, “None of this is just one track.” Complacency grows along with the increasing sum of bank notes; notes not unlike those of World War II aggressors, absolutist confessors, deviant transgressors, and maybe quiescent professors, aiming to speak their way into a Buddha bliss from a kiss that was ne’er so sweet as theirs. Coexisting with division is not existing at all Multi colored multitudes must stand tall Your little one’s future depends on you Your eyes can no longer refute what is true Justice for all or justice for none Actions are a must, let your voice be the gun Do not fear as we enter this fight It’s not just about the black and the white Wake up calls are ringing, do not ignore We all have the key to unlock all these doors These doors trying to hold us back and hide The truth and the lies and ugliness inside Come now, do not be afraid Let us all join in and aid We are the answer, and we will be heard Time to break free, no longer caged birds Tranquil Lateral Perseverance by Don Grubb The power of influence always pulling one apart Being one with nature is truly the best start Love is the core holding all things together May our words be soft and gentle like that of a dove’s feather We may not always see eye to eye But never forget to try another try Like a caterpillar turns into a butterfly Destiny is achieved as she spreads her wings to the sky So let us persevere likewise able to break forth Living to love, Loving to live That’s what life’s really worth. n e & n l e ’s FARMERS’ MARKET WEDNESDAYS 2-7PM ■ Notice: am Request for Proposals RFP No. 07/16-316 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Project Based Vouchers Home Forward is requesting proposals from housing providers to partner with Home Forward and the local Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for set-aside funding available for Project Based HUD-VASH Vouchers using a Housing First approach. VASH vouchers come with Section 8 voucher rent assistance as well as ongoing case management and supports for the veteran provided by the Veterans Affairs (VA). Selected properties will be included in joint applications for VASH vouchers to be project based pending an award from HUD. The award of Project Based Vouchers (PBV) to the selected property will be conditional, subject to the successful award of HUD funding and compliance with all federal requirements including the PBV VASH regulations, the Fair Housing Act, the Civil Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act. In the event HUD does not award Project Based VASH Vouchers for the selected property, Home Forward may elect to award Project Based VASH Vouchers currently available to Home Forward to the selected properties. Interested parties may access the RFP at the Home Forward website below. http:ZZwww.homeforward.orq/work-with-us/business-contractinq/current-opportunities Proposals must be received by 2 p.m. on August 17, 2016. Proposals should be sent either electronically as pdf files or by other postal delivery method to the attention of: RFP Contact: Berit Stevenson Procurement and Contracts Manager Home Forward 135 SW Ash Street, 5th Floor Portland, Oregon 97204 Telephone: 503.802.8541 Email: berit.stevenson@homeforward.org Direct questions regarding this RFP to the RFP contact listed above. P TO $10 MATCH WITH EOT CARD We're passionate about helping our community access healthy food that they can trust. By shopping t our market, you'll get extra food dollars while supporting local farmers and community. 3029 SE 21st Ave. btwn Powell & Division Did you serve in the Aimed Forces and are experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless? Transition Projects Please call 855.425.5544 or visit 650 NW Irving Street
