Conflict: A poem for America’s migrant workers

While the other Washington hashes out the future of immigration policy in the halls of the Capitol, out here in the Northwest, real folks are living out the struggles and dreams of immigration.

We’re proud to present “Conflict,” a poem about labor migration by Jordan Chaney. The poem is inspired by farm workers in the wine country of Eastern Washington, where Jordan lives, but it has already resonated with audiences in immigrant cities around the globe, from Athens to Melbourne.

Jordan Chaney

Jordan Chaney is a spoken word poet residing in Eastern Washington’s wine country. He writes for Winepress Northwest and is the author of two books: Double-Barreled Bible, a collection of urban poems that blends Eastern and Western philosophies, and Rocket Fuel for Dreamers, a collection of poetry written to inspire, uplift and motivate. He currently teaches a poetry and communication skills workshop called Speaking from the Pen at a local juvenile detention center and alternative schools, helping youths find their voices through the power of language. Speaking from the Pen promotes confidence, creativity and communication through performance poetry. For more from Jordan check out his website .