Underground Bookshelf attended the Roxbury Poetry Festival on June 27th, 2026. Attendees were invited to participate in a one-day micro-poetry contest at our booth, and we received so many great submissions that it was hard to select the winners. But it was truly delightful reading what everyone submitted. I can't wait to do another contest like this at the other events we attend this summer. Below, you'll find one of the honorable mentions, "Resistance is Joy," by Shirley A. Jones Luke (she/her). Thank you to everyone who submitted. Keep writing!
If you'd like to connect with Underground Bookshelf again this summer, you can find us at the Disability Pride Celebration at the Museum of Science on July 25th from 10AM - 4PM. Tickets are free with the discount code. Please reach out to me at contact.undergroundbookshelf@gmail.com or visit the Summer Events page to get the code. Booking your tickets in advance is recommended.
"Resistance is Joy"
Resistance is joy.
The stillness brings peace,
a much-needed release
like a flower blooming,
a sunny day to give and end
to the gloom and just be.
Image Description: Orange blossoms dot the hillside. One open bloom takes up the center of the image.
Credit: Ruel Madelo / Pexels
Thank you to Porsha Olayiwola and the Roxbury Poetry Festival for hosting Underground Bookshelf!
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