Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current, October 13, 2017, Image 12

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Newspaper Page TextStreet Roots • October 13-19, 2017 Poetry All You All Page 13 Tom by Ron Sanford o by Maddy Brown-Clark C E N T R A L C IT Y Fumbling for my meds, my mind’s in a blur Try to set my mind on having meditation, time for A vacation, a retreat from routine. Use less. Recycle. Reuse. Don’t waste. Be efficient with the little Strength I have left in my arms. There is no one to impress in my life right now Can I write my own ticket and somehow get by? A rendezvous, a respite from the grind. Be calm. Life is short. Rest up. Don’t rush. Appreciate the good things like A cat nap, yogurt and fruit, fresh foods The free spirit, the social butterfly is back. Whew! Broken systems and people won’t stop me I have a pulse. I can eat and drink. I can go potty. I can breathe free. Thanks to the help and guidance I’ve gotten outside of myself et al. I can be ME the best that I can be. Yeah! Thank you friends and family! You’re the best! I’m off the street. Thank you all you all! CO FFEE Tom has left us He’s walked out the door We won’t get to hear him Sing live anymore His music was precious His music was great. I’m glad I enjoyed him Before it was too late My cousin who sang with him Held him so dear Yes, Tom enjoyed A magical career Sourcing & roasting craft coffee to benefit programs at Central City Concern. IN STORES New Seasons Market, Whole Foods, Food Front Cooperative Grocery, Green Zebra, Chuck's Produce, Food Fight!, Cherry Sprout Produce, and Know Thy Food. AT YOUR OFFICE Interested in serving Central City Coffee at your office? Get in touch with us and we can help you make that happen. 503.226.7387 ON OUR WEBSITE Buy Central City Coffee online and have it shipped directly to you or a friend. Dedicated to Tom Petty AT KASBAH MOROCCAN CAFE Get your espresso favorites at Old Town's newest spot (201 NW Davis Street), featuring Central City Coffee! Follow our Facebook page for updates and specials. centralcitycoffee.org facebook.com/CentralCityCoffee coffee@ccconcern.org FARMERS’ MARKET WEDNESDAYS 2-7PM The Morning Star by Daniel Cox The silent night passes on To a bright dawn, to new hopes And a beginning, a fresh start Like the roar of a Muscle car, on its first start. We're passionate about helping our community access healthy food that they can trust. By shopping at our market, you'll get extra food dollars while supporting local farmers and community. 3029 SE 21st Ave. btwn Powell & Division or at risk of becoming homeless? Transition Projects Please call 855.425.5544 or visit 650 NW Irving Street At Health Share, we believe good health is more than what happens inside your doctor's office. Good health starts in your community and includes staying active, eating healthy food and getting regular check-ups. Share your healthy habits with family and friends. We can all have better health when we share it together. health Better health together. www.healthsharesregQn.org ; 1 '■ i - Wll jlBB 1