The moon rose slowly from beyond the hills as I stood listening to your hissing leaves. Darkness hid your shifting depths as from within your limbs stirred a hundred eyes. A silent row of poplars stood, sentinels in the waiting dark. I felt their age like a knife’s razor edge brush across my skin. And … Continue reading Voices in the Dusk- Michael Erickson
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The Owl’s Path- Michael Erickson
A crackle of leaves rushes down the lane, Twitching ears shift to seek the blame. For cover’s hard to find among the sage, Between lonely pine, and poplars beige. We’ve traveled far towards our doom, As we seek the rising moon. A watcher hunts us, between rock and root, Beware, beware the owl’s hoot. Michael … Continue reading The Owl’s Path- Michael Erickson
Shadow’s Escape- Michael Erickson
sunbaked, faded, dried to the point of cracking i flee from your arms to the waiting coolness of night surrounded by these towering witnesses i shed my skin of lies and dive into the pools of waving grass free am i to be who i am a creature of darkness a shadow in the night … Continue reading Shadow’s Escape- Michael Erickson
Upon an Edge- Michael Erickson
Upon an edge, I find myself bound, Rock and root bid me lie down. Through forest dark and sky of black, My thoughts drive forward, To places from which none have ever come back. A rising storm gathers near, As quick as owl’s wings gather fear. Take me from this chapter’s end, I wish to … Continue reading Upon an Edge- Michael Erickson
In the Waiting Dark- Michael Erickson
I walk along a dusted lane, listening to the sound of wind in the grass. Hawk cries echo across this place as the sun descends beyond purple hills. Cradled here in the midst of a volcanic bowl my feet pause before shadowed forms. Rustling limbs sing within the evening breeze calling out to mortal ears. … Continue reading In the Waiting Dark- Michael Erickson
Shades of Devotion- Michael Erickson
I came here to remember. The past fifteen years I've forgotten for you. I forgot how it was to understand the wants of my own heart. Individual needs fled my mind as your own overflowed. Integrity faded from my sight as I allowed myself to be used. Tenderness took wing through the open barred window. … Continue reading Shades of Devotion- Michael Erickson
A Study in Hesitance- Michael Erickson
Now we stand on the edge of the world, Our backs to the setting sun. You’re here with me, Our hearts beating in time. We listen to one another breathe, Wishing we could hold one another. But fear has walled me up inside my head, And your smile fades as I turn away. With hands … Continue reading A Study in Hesitance- Michael Erickson
Lady Luck- Michael Erickson
I tried my luck today and used up all my bravery. You were standing by the lunch table looking at your phone with a big smile. With food tray in hand I walked right up to you, with a table between us. “Hi how are you today? You look great,” I said as your phone … Continue reading Lady Luck- Michael Erickson
Laughter- Michael Erickson
You laughed by me today. I felt electrified down to the hairs on my arms. It wasn’t at me because I was leaning against the opposite wall wishing you we talking to me. But I heard it, such a glorious sound that belongs to Summer evenings. And then you walked away and I was … Continue reading Laughter- Michael Erickson
Pizza Girl- Michael Erickson
You were there watching me from your secret lair, Pizza Girl. A cove of pizza crust and sauce. I stood there passing food items over a scanner, a gawky uncoordinated youth. If only I had looked up, catching a glimpse of the Pizza Girl staring at me. But no, insistent customers continues shoving frozen peas … Continue reading Pizza Girl- Michael Erickson
