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August 17, 2026

Poetry Spotlight | “Mischief Mural on 6th Street” By Eric Lawson

Eric Lawson Poetry, Poetry Spotlight contemporary poetry, political poetry, resistance art

August 10, 2026

Poetry Spotlight | “You Wanna a Date?” by Derek Thiem

Unencumbered Press Derek Thiem, Poetry, Poetry Spotlight contemporary poetry, free verse, jazz imagery, justice, longing, political poetry, Portland, portland poets, social commentary, street poetry, urban life, urban night, vulnerability

A late‑night encounter in Portland turns into a free‑form jazz solo about justice, longing, and the dates we’re all still waiting for.

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June 3, 2025

Poetry Spotlight: “1993” by Derek Thiem

Unencumbered Press Derek Thiem, Music, Poetry, Poetry Spotlight 1993 poem, 90s nostalgia, alternative music, derek thiem, grunge poetry, music and memory, nirvana, poetic reflection, poetry, political poetry, portland poets, recovery poetry, red hot chili peppers, tori amos

DEREK THIEM is a former English teacher and a street poet based in Portland, Oregon. His poetry and lyrics explore recovery, street life, and Portland’s ever-changing pulse. He occasionally dabbles in themes of astrophysics, metaphysics, and erotica, revealing the unexpected breadth of his creative mind. You can find him on Facebook and YouTube under his name, and hear his work set to music on Suno.com under the monikers VioletKeyboard944 and ExasperatingVocoder2004. 1993 Where are the […]

political poetry

Poetry Spotlight | “Mischief Mural on 6th Street” By Eric Lawson

Poetry Spotlight | “You Wanna a Date?” by Derek Thiem

Poetry Spotlight: “1993” by Derek Thiem

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