Kara A. Laughard : Writing

Proposition Hate

Proposition Hate

A Poem by Kara A. Laughard


It seems fitting to publish this since NY just passed the law granting marriage right to homosexual couples. I wrote this after Proposition 8 was repe..
Swimming Lessons: Poem Two in the Morning Series

Swimming Lessons: Poem Two in the Morning Series

A Poem by Kara A. Laughard


It has been years after the baby passed on and we have not spoken of it since that day.
April 22, 2005: Poem One in the Mourning Series

April 22, 2005: Poem One in the Mourning Series

A Poem by Kara A. Laughard


My cousin and his wife lost their first born son; it was the first time I encountered death.
Combating Crows Feet

Combating Crows Feet

A Poem by Kara A. Laughard


I was told that all villanelle poems were about death, so I wrote one about sex.
Typical Sunday

Typical Sunday

A Poem by Kara A. Laughard


I think this started as prompt to write about color.