Robert Lashley

Robert Lashley grew up in Tacoma and attended Western Washington University in Bellingham. A semifinalist for the PEN/Rosenthal fellowship, he often performs at Northwest spoken word venues and has helped Bellingham, where he lives, develop one of the nation's finest poetry slam scenes. He has published two chapbooks: Songs My City Taught Me and Songs My City Taught Me, II, revised editions of which are soon to appear. Robert also maintains a blog, "The Brother Got to Write." His essays appear in various journals, including Blogcritics Magazine. Contact Robert.

Featured Poem:

Blues for Big Momma


Connections:Coming soon

The Spoken Word:
Click the titles below to hear more of Robert's poetry.

☆ A Lament for My Boys Who Played Hoop on 23rd and L
☆ Blues for Big Momma
☆ Murals
☆ Praise Song of the Sowing Circle


☆ Quiet Storm Prayer Meeting
☆ September in Hilltop 7am
☆ What the Snowman Means to the Grieving