Shelby : Writing

Art Is Dead

Art Is Dead

A Poem by Shelby


I am an Artist. They say Art Is Dead. Woops, Guess I missed that Memo Because I am an artist. You know what that makes me? Selfish, egotisti..
You Lied

You Lied

A Poem by Shelby


This is about my brother, who got a college education and is now jobless, moneyless, and depending on me, his younger sister, for money, phone acces..
The Unemployment Road

The Unemployment Road

A Story by Shelby


Slowly, she got into her car, buckled her seatbelt, and pulled out of her parking space. She pulled her car up to the exit of the parking lot. Pausing..
Pandora's Box

Pandora's Box

A Poem by Shelby


Iopened your box Pandora And evil came flying out With heartache And fear With sickness And hate. I'm sorry Pandora But I knew hope was at th..
Strum

Strum

A Poem by Shelby


Strum Callused fingers And make music That guitar sound Makes my heart Soar, burst, Sing along in love And ecstasy. Say goodbye textbooks For..
Color

Color

A Poem by Shelby


He has color Hiding beneath his skin So bright I can almost discern it Shifting and changing Greens and blues and hues Of purple Sunny gold spl..
Do You Remember?

Do You Remember?

A Poem by Shelby


Inspired by R.E.M.'s Nightswimming.
This Poem Is For You

This Poem Is For You

A Poem by Shelby


This poem is for you. Thesummer has come and gone And I've lost you in winter. Calling out, I hope you hear And follow my fear To me. They wou..
You and I

You and I

A Poem by Shelby


My love for you will never end, Though you are dead and gone My ache for you must live on. One day, when the earth swallows me up, They will say m..
Two unfinished poems

Two unfinished poems

A Poem by Shelby


I started these but never finished them.