Poem: Open Mic Night Connection

She looks out at the darkness
Extending past the spotlights
Beyond she can hear chattering
Clinking cups and shuffling chairs
Impatient throat-clearing waiting
Taking a big step she walks out
Stepping out onto the stage

Poem: From Isle to Holler

The sounds of mountain music
Running through Appalachia
Rolling along hill and holler
Harkens back to songs
That were sung on the isle