Good morning from Ankeny Saturday Market

Welcome to my view from Ankeny market it’s wet, cold and beautiful, a lovely December day in Portland. Hope you … 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

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

The Longest Day By Aileen McPherson Summer fun you are no fun. Burning burning down upon the ground, Around my … More

Laugh at Yourself By Aileen McPherson A long day out, with friends scurrying Here and there see bareback horses Fair … More

Change the World By Aileen McPherson Knock, knock. Who’s there? Change. Change who? Change you. Me? Why? Why, change is … More