We are the Ancestors

Poetry from my 20’s to 30’s Submitted to Street Roots 03.27.2019 We are the Ancestors by Aileen McPherson My life, … More

No Apologies

No Apologies By Aileen McPherson Dance with the tempest Consume Vulnerability uncertain Writing transforms Life

So Far By Aileen McPherson Pain in the neck Fast track down Stairs rear ended Sciatic Psychotic Cold Electrifying … More

Being in any spotlight can be challenging, here is the link to the Kboo podcast: street-roots-poetry-spotlight-episode-one . I also have … More

Bus buzz by Aileen McPherson Hidden meanings shine Fingers hums Laughter much fun Granny’s done nah nah

Around Portland, various groups espouse the idea that they want to house the homeless. But currently, only a few hundred … More

Amazing Street Roots did a vendor profile on pg 6 of this week’s paper, on my work, which will be … More

Ihave received payouts from this app, sometimes it is slow, but that could be me as well, I want to … More

Focus By Aileen McPherson My face hardened stern, some say Lacking concern, they fear my Focus, no joke it scares … More

Recorded and read by Aileen McPherson Patriots of Privilege on YouTube Patriots of Privilege By Aileen McPherson With human rights … More

A Dream of Home By Aileen McPherson A home of my own with Charles, Jack, and Munchkin by my … More

Air By Aileen McPherson We all need to breathe, with a beautiful Gaseous mixture surrounding our earth, our home, sustaining … More

Letter to Self By Aileen McPherson Dear Child, You are only five, the world seems cold but I know you … More