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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (March 17, 2017)
Page 12 Poetry Street Roots • March 17-23, 2017 On The Brink of Insanity Compassion by Leo Rhodes Yesterday I saw strength and courage A strong love for another human being Compassion and support Her words “I just want to be normal” No mirrors I don’t want to see my reflection So much pain Physically and Mentally A story that needs to be heard A story that needs to be seen Gone to Space by Michone Nettles As I stand up next to a mountain Slopes dip deep through ridges of forests Trees protrude out of nowhere and End up spipewbgr^ else Life ongoing, each breath inhaled and eidialed. The mist of morning’s dew On top of forehead’s sweat from a day’s labor. We all need somebody sometime. Artwork by Harry Richards ACROSS OOUCHNUT 1, 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 12. 14. 16, 17. Fermentation agent Have a bite Tree fluid Cake ingredient Three-ply cookie Hook's.henchman Ground grain The gift o f ___ Tease or ridicule Francis or Kevin? DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 10, il ls . 15. Affirmative! Type o f fritter Analyze or try Cake ingredient Très Deal Potter's practice Nosh! Late rapper; abbr. appétit <? D û n u All Profits to Social Justice Cannabis with Benefits Panacea is a non-dividend, triple-bottom-line company. We commit 100% of profits to affordable housing and social justice. Everyone else is just s e llin 'weed. Recycle your cannabis money back to the community at Panacea. 6714 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon • 503-477-5083 www.panaceapdx.com • panacea_pdx Mon-Sat, 10-8, Sun 11-5
