Dennis Shanaberg : Writing

Idealism: A Eulogy

Idealism: A Eulogy

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


I used to operate on deep levels of love, But the world seems to have had enough. I used to fight oppression with hands held high, ..
Alone on the Road

Alone on the Road

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


I am alone on the road. So few possessions are on my back, While I drag along all my baggage. I haven’t seen a soul, Which t..
The Hollow Men in the Moon

The Hollow Men in the Moon

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


I could tear down the world if I tried, But I don’t, so it spins on the same. I could build up to touch satellites, But I sit..
Outta this Town (*rewrite)

Outta this Town (*rewrite)

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


A Helluva Town
Oh Why!?!

Oh Why!?!

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


Emo Insomnia Song
State of the Union

State of the Union

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


Fight oppression while we oppress you We’ll stop the killing if we kill, too. We can raise the ceiling till you are sealed in...
To Drive with Abaddon

To Drive with Abaddon

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


Oh me, Oh my-- I’ve got something in my eye, Cuz my father taught me not to cry, But never told me why. Just gave me the tools..
The Hive

The Hive

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


This is madness poured out on paper Translated to a glowing screen. A bit of technology to tear us from truth Something that will e..
A Pessimistic Leaf on the MotherF*cking Wind

A Pessimistic Leaf on the MotherF*cking Wind

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


All the world’s a sham And f**k it, I don’t give a damn. I could be happy doing nothing on my own Cuz there’s the..
Immortal on Laser Disc

Immortal on Laser Disc

A Poem by Dennis Shanaberg


This is a picture perfect piece of photorealistic reality tv Television sets set to replay The replays in slow motion Until acted ..