Vendor Rachelle Ellison writes about feeling disillusioned with recent news and current events.

Andre Brinson remembers an old friend and celebrates their reunion after many years.

A joyful reflection on life as a Street Sense vendor and artist.

“Pride… Is something that motivates us to shine / It can also force the need to hide”

A poem from vendor Gloria Prinz about being bold, brave, and honest.

A reflection on incarceration and mental health from vendor and artist Marcus McCall.

An encouraging reminder from William Hargrove.

“The fact that you have moved the National Guard into multiple states and major cities across the United States of America sounds like chess to me.”

Angie Whitehurst writes about the bag that stores her belongings as a person experiencing homelessness.

Vendor and artist Don Gardner shares how faith sustained him through homelessness.

A poem about the children, fatherhood, faith, and the transformative love and responsibility of having a child.

Frederick Walker writes about his hopes for spending time with his son.

Vendor El-O-Him writes about being an artist, photographer, and performer dedicated to serving humanity through creativity and love.

Levester Green remembers his good friend Liz Marr.

Vendor Josie Brown writes about Father’s Day.

Brian Holsten reflects on memories with a young person who touched his life.

Vendor Shawn Fenwick tells his story.

“The only thing that can / be procrastinated is love.”

A poem about change and evolution through life’s stages.

A happy poem about all the exciting things that come with summertime, from school breaks to barbecues.