Speak words of frost upon winter peaks, For between these valleys of discontent does darkness grow. Hidden are quiet words of snow, But beyond this place wage utter forces of nature. In this moment, Upon a rawness born of morning dew, Crystals grow of delicate proportion. Silence reigns between crusted plant, Thriving upon each bitter … Continue reading Crystalline- Michael Erickson
Michael Erickson
Winter Moments- Michael Erickson
Marble rolls within a sky, Framed by a frozen slice of my world. I wish to pause within this moment, To stretch the possibilities of forgotten youth. And take the beauty that so abundantly surrounds, My troubled and aging mind. A feeling quite like a waiting storm, Is gathering slow beneath my chest. Please help … Continue reading Winter Moments- Michael Erickson
Legend’s Shame- Michael Erickson
I once forgot your name, Upon the edge of this my frosted reign. Your voice cried out from the deep, Wondering in who's arms your memories would keep. I fled upon a dragon hide, Watching our world raised by flames as hope died. And beneath the fear and rising shame, I willingly forgot your blessed … Continue reading Legend’s Shame- Michael Erickson
Beyond the Waving Grass- Michael Erickson
Trace a silent line of beating wings, Beyond an edge of this road ahead. There I will stand before a grass sea, Waiting to take you gently by a hand. But only when the lines of time, Have traced your face with worn care. Let our hair be as silver-gray as a winter sky, And … Continue reading Beyond the Waving Grass- Michael Erickson
Oblivion Blue- Michael Erickson
Sink with me into this oblivion blue, As the night swallows up sound and heat. As planets turn and sun hides her face, We taste once again these wandering hues. Exuberant green has aged into burnished gold, So now do we lay down and dream of this deep azure. Oh winter so long have you … Continue reading Oblivion Blue- Michael Erickson
Jewels of Winter- Michael Erickson
Drifting from the stars above, Your presence reminds us of the shifting dark. As clouds obscure a shining star, Freezing water calls to us. Remember the depths from which we've arisen. Infinite matter ever expanding, Existing between bright points of light. Michael is a husband, father, writer, poet, and aspiring author. He finds time to … Continue reading Jewels of Winter- Michael Erickson
Winter Prophecy- Michael Erickson
Dark does this mirror speak, Through an endless torrent running. Long have seers of old stood before this deep river running, Listening to endless murmurings of the Earth. Each one, wiser than before presses a fur coated palm to the ground, Sensing vibrations deep pressing in with all senses bare. Here upon a plateau of … Continue reading Winter Prophecy- Michael Erickson
Feathered Secrets- Michael Erickson
Boots click and crunch upon crusted waves of freezing snow, Echoing upon dying secrets of this now-empty street. In the night pools of light shine out against the present cold, Wind hisses through brooding gloom combating the inevitable dark. I alone see who stalks upon this lonely highway, a figure of callused leather, Cloak pulled … Continue reading Feathered Secrets- Michael Erickson
Hesitation in Gold- Michael Erickson
Each day upon this shining scene, I see you staring across each green living thing. Fixed by your stare I stand upon a mountainside, Wind tossing clouds to and froe. I would reach out to you with a hand to hold, But you've already escaped this scene. Eyes now unfocused looking not beyond me, … Continue reading Hesitation in Gold- Michael Erickson
Away From Home -Michael Erickson
Gone are the grasses so lush and green. Their roots dive deep searching far below. As flaking gold letting each tree go. I leave this place with soul disheartened. Whispering Autumn speaking in an ear. Rustle heartstrings beneath falling tears. I long for home. Now surrounded by this shifting grief. I dare not go but … Continue reading Away From Home -Michael Erickson
