You’ve left your touch upon my heart, Ringing deep within these bones. I felt the depths of blue glaciers pass, Between deeply laid evergreens. Some only see your frosted surface, And spit defiance and rage agains what I love. Your embrace numbs the hurt upon this soul, And I liquify your insecurities. Oh how I … Continue reading Winter Love- Michael Erickson
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Resting Tree- Michael Erickson
Breathe a while with me, Upon these mountains of red rock and clay. Let the sun blaze down upon our backs, That we may find an alcove of stone to rest our weary souls. Dive down to cracks and crevices long formed, Where we may wander out to this valley floor. I stopped before a … Continue reading Resting Tree- Michael Erickson
Whispering Wood- Michael Erickson
Call to me with foreign tongues, Upon a melody long forgotten. That I may come wandering into these woods, We’re memories walk trails forbidden. Where trees groan with the weight of human thoughts, And shed tears upon those who dare walk beneath their bows. Cast your eyes round about broken stone and swaying grasses, As … Continue reading Whispering Wood- Michael Erickson
Parmara- Michael Erickson
Oh forgotten jewel of the sea, How long have you laid hidden on the edge of the world. Surf and tides ever pulling at your bones, Laying bare your secrets deep. With ruins tumbling into the sea, All we have are distant memories. . . . Voices sang across the sea to willing ears, Where … Continue reading Parmara- Michael Erickson
To Chimera- Michael Erickson
Lead me across these dark waters, With a sprig of yew and elder crossed upon my brow. To lands unknown am I bound, Let me forget the world I came from. Drifting upon these silent waters, As a solid ghost paddles us on. To Chimera do we drift, Past where the sun goes down. That … Continue reading To Chimera- Michael Erickson
Droplet of Time- Michael Erickson
Touched with silence, Our world does turn, Beneath a vast mirror reflecting. Beyond the warmth of your embrace, A blue jewel flashes in the depths of winter, Eternal darkness frames its white spotted hide. We do but breathe in a droplet of time, While ice and stone drift upon a forever pond, Waiting for a … Continue reading Droplet of Time- Michael Erickson
Wintersmith- Michael Erickson
We’ve stepped through a celestial gate, And now tread upon Winter’s threshold. With a breath and prayer we wait, To see if his glacial eyes will open. One can hear his chill breath, Faint within the depths of his sleep. But lo, he will awaken, And begin his long and winding road. Toss in a … Continue reading Wintersmith- Michael Erickson
A Place Within- Michael Erickson
Long have these hours been, Where my mind does wander. Between soaring walls of stone, Upon a lazy river run wild. Each of these shining moments seem to glide, Effortless upon a cool autumn breeze. As soft as velvet hooves upon a sun warmed bank, Let us drink in each twisting turn of this life … Continue reading A Place Within- Michael Erickson
Wait A While- Michael Erickson
Fill my nose with the smell of cinnamon spice and nutmeg, While my feet crunch upon carefully laid stones. Here is where rest has found me, Draped with leaves of wisdom upon my brow. Let me lie under these golden bows, So I may be full, full of what can only be autumn joy. Before … Continue reading Wait A While- Michael Erickson
Autumn’s Last Bloom- Michael Erickson
Begin this read with the patter of rain, As a night wind pushes a storm on. Though this house’s frame may pop and grown, I hold one last moment of Autumn gold. It’s likely fingertips of winter, Will soon turn each singing drop to gliding flake. Wrapping my burnished heart in cleansing white, I will … Continue reading Autumn’s Last Bloom- Michael Erickson
