Close your eyes and think of time before, When knotted pines were young, And roots of yew reached to Mother Earth’s core. Where mankind were but innocent babes, Playing at the feet of folk so fair, Who’s blood was as ancient as the deepest sea. Close your eyes and smell the earth, Rich with gardens … Continue reading Close Your Eyes- Michael Erickson
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Summer Renewal- Michael Erickson
Renew this flesh of mine upon the heat of summer, That my bones may be warm until winter’s end. In the passion of a setting sun, Let me ignite my soul that it may live on. I cannot forget the pleasure of cool water, As it courses across my worn and dried out feet. Or … Continue reading Summer Renewal- Michael Erickson
Simply Be- Michael Erickson
Swing up high among leafy bows so fair, And touch the sky with these bare toes. Let me push away worries and cares, That I can just simply be. Back and forth rising up so high, For this moment I can pass Jupiter so far. When I finally come back from reality, I will wrap … Continue reading Simply Be- Michael Erickson
Endless Summer- Michael Erickson
Summer mornings are planting grounds of production, Where my whole world can run efficiently away from the rising sun. But once it’s high zenith is met, Cogs and gears of my ever mounting work crack and melt into oblivion. Summer afternoons are for the birds, They even take this time to find a scrap of … Continue reading Endless Summer- Michael Erickson
Secret Spinner- M.E. InkOwl
Wrapped in time upon a mountain’s ledge, Buried deep between evergreen leaves, And covered in a summer’s rain, A secret was spun. Delicate as a spider’s web drifting upon the wind, It settled itself there upon a path, Waiting for my wandering soul to find, A tale began to grow. Undone was the passion so … Continue reading Secret Spinner- M.E. InkOwl
Summer Days- Michael Erickson
Days stretch long far into the night, As heat rakes it’s teeth along the ground. Let me hide my naked body, Beneath cool leaves of a fig tree. As foraging life crawls by I watch, Thinking of the crackling earth wavering beyond this castle of shadows. Beyond these walls roaring lions rage, Baking all living … Continue reading Summer Days- Michael Erickson
At Cosmos End- Michael Erickson
Come step upon another world, Faraway from the life you knew. Let us pass through space and time, Upon a line once so tangled. Bend with me and find yourself, Where the constellations are unknown. And we can run as children upon this rippling glass, To a place where time stops and death has no … Continue reading At Cosmos End- Michael Erickson
Grooves- Michael Erickson
Fingertips playing over lined wood, Tracing memories long lost to time. Lounge upon a summer’s day, Breathing in the cool damp earth. Let the green grass whisper, Like the gurgle of a flowing stream. Ask yourself in the sudden still air, What was the secret of my youth? There if you can pay attention you’ll … Continue reading Grooves- Michael Erickson
Secret Cove- Michael Erickson
Find with me a secret cove, Sheltering from the storm outside. Beneath the bows of an ancient tree, Where I may lay my bones out to dry. This weary world gives life no rest, Upon rolling hills of green. But hold me close beneath these branches, That I may drink in love divine. Oh Secret … Continue reading Secret Cove- Michael Erickson
Breathe Deep, Find Peace- Michael Erickson
Breathe, just breathe. Listen to your heart beat within your chest. Feel your toes and the soles of your feet press into Mother Earth. Be grounded between blue sky and growing things. Hush your lips and listen to the world around you. Breathe, just breathe. Feel the solice of expanding lungs. Surround yourself with this … Continue reading Breathe Deep, Find Peace- Michael Erickson
