I see it rippling through our world. Consuming tree and stone and building, As innocence scream in terror. I’m trapped behind a wall of glass, Surrounded by blinking lights. And you are there beyond my reach watching the end draw nigh. I scream and cry, smash metal on metal, Fight valiantly to save you all … Continue reading Guest Barista Michael Erickson- Fire Upon The Skyline
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Michael Erickson- Sometimes
Sometimes I feel. Sometimes I lie. Sometimes I wish to heal. Sometimes I wait to die. Sometimes I long. Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I lift a hand to wave goodbye. Sometimes I whisper. Sometimes I pine. Sometimes I wait till I’m in the right mind. Sometimes I struggle. Sometimes I fly. Sometimes I reach the … Continue reading Michael Erickson- Sometimes
Michael Erickson- Alone
I feel a stranger to my own shadow. Upon a highway seldom traveled The road stretches on devoid of life. Dare I look behind to see regret’s form Singular is my being just me on this open road. I would cry out, but my voice has gone hoarse from screaming Dried up are my tears, … Continue reading Michael Erickson- Alone
Michael Erickson- Heron
Here I stand, a figure in the dying light, Watching as your graceful neck bends to a shifting velvet surface. My eyes, so dazzled with reflecting light, squint to catch your reed thing legs, With a grace unknown to my kind you step from shore to lapping water. Ever mindful of the feast of silver … Continue reading Michael Erickson- Heron
Michael Erickson- A Fire
A fire started within me, Upon this cold desert floor. From within my empty pit, do embers hiss and crack. I am born from within, awaiting the sunrise of life. I found myself upon a frosted pool, Waiting for your touch. And when you reached for me, Our souls were met burning within our love. … Continue reading Michael Erickson- A Fire
Guest Barista Michael Erickson-Upon Heart Strings
Upon Heart Strings Home never felt the same, As a part of you traveled an unknown road. Torn were you by a decision of adulthood, Made from one you held so close. But a mother’s heart knows each step, And soon your heart led you on. Very little do we truly know each path of … Continue reading Guest Barista Michael Erickson-Upon Heart Strings
Guest Barista Michael Erickson- You Are
You are loved, Even when you break my heart. You are worth it, Even if your mind exudes infinite levels of self-loathing. You are needed, Even when your hands hang uselessly by your sides. You are you, I won’t have you any other way. Michael is a husband, father, writer, poet, and aspiring … Continue reading Guest Barista Michael Erickson- You Are
Guest Barista Abbey: My Secret Tricks To Combat Writer’s Block
Having been writing since I was a tiny tot I’ve encountered many bouts of the thing serious writers dread the most: writer’s block. I can say to this day that I have about five “books” made of stapled paper with my scraggly 6-10 year old writing, and I never finished a single one. I have a … Continue reading Guest Barista Abbey: My Secret Tricks To Combat Writer’s Block
Guest Barista M. Mariah Voutilainen-Beach Creatures
Mama, I yelled, making a dramatic entrance, I saw an alien princess in the hall today! I sprawled on the floor, my snowy boots making a puddle on the laminate flooring. I was six years old, my hair a white halo escaping from my itchy woolen cap. Mama came from the kitchen. She had flour all … Continue reading Guest Barista M. Mariah Voutilainen-Beach Creatures
Guest Barista Aurora Phoenix-Ebb
Trees’ barely perceptible de-greening Ebb of verdant vibrancy Lushness incrementally drains Life leeches slowly from limbs Silent yellowing testimony Dry with season’s perpetual march Toward exhibitionist flame-out Grandiose flamboyant finale Ritualistic disrobing For season’s hibernation Year’s end suspended animation Aurora Phoenix is a wordsmithing oxymoron. Staid suburbanite cloaks a badass warrior wielding weapon grade phrases. … Continue reading Guest Barista Aurora Phoenix-Ebb
