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
Michael Erickson
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
Michael Erickson- Goodbye
The final bow has begun. A rattle and hiss grows from your lips, Your eyes begin to gently close. And from our eyes so slips our sorrow, wetting our pink skin below. How came this moment, Upon your form so still upon the sheets. With gentle grace your hands unwind, Easing through the pain. A … Continue reading Michael Erickson- Goodbye
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
Michael Erickson- Life, A River
Deep are my rivers, Straight along the way. With reeds that grow tall, Hide herons of gray. Beneath the orange sky, Reflecting clouds so high. I stretch most languid, Enjoying the ride. Over stones, I've rolled, Cutting deep in river banks. A press of experiences, nods away at my head. While I wait til my … Continue reading Michael Erickson- Life, A River
Michael Erickson- Subconscious
Wind ripples a liquid surface, Changing what one can only see on the surface. But just beneath that change, a swiftly moving current pushes ever forward, Heedless of the billowing rebuttal. Where sunlight streams and warms the face, Only a few rays filter through the gloom. It is the deep, where darkness presses in, Lies … Continue reading Michael Erickson- Subconscious
Guest Barista Michael Erickson- A Witness
Such is my life at this time, To be so full of participating in the experience. A family to sacrifice my selfish desires upon, To lose myself in a loving connection, To be alive. And yet to be employed as a one that walks the line of death. Sometimes I stand, on the threshold, waiting … Continue reading Guest Barista Michael Erickson- A Witness
