The Violinist
– Sholley Powell
Accented, her language resembles that of our own.
Her music- the power to bring classical history to life,
In present day tapestry….“her”-story.
Compassion that spoke universally,
Gifting words as a tool to write their story.
Filling holes building strength in community,
By example the power of unity.
A female face, with style and grace,
Representing all possibility.
Outside and within,
when challenged and driven
Soul surviving and binding
All women
Sholley Powell
Inspired by local writers and poets Sholley embraced the Calgary poetry scene a year ago, and has since featured at events throughout the city such as Wakefield’s Pit-bull Poetry Series, Woolf’s Voices, Single Onion, The Grand; Pit-bull Poetry Series: A Living Tribute To Josh Forbes-MS Fundraiser, and The People’s Poetry Festival. Her most recent poetic accomplishment includes winner in the adult open category, Airdrie Public Library’s; first annual Voices In Motion. Featuring her first publication of her poem “In-between the Binary” featured on Airdrie transit Inter-City Express throughout the month of October.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sholley’s poetry comes from a place of personal contemplation, and many sleepless nights.
