In light of all that is happening across the globe, I’d like to transport you, for a moment away from your life. Years ago I walked down a grassy dirt road with my son and this poem cane to mind. It was a moment I’ll forever remember as I captured the picture above. Come ride … Continue reading The Road Goes On by J.R.R. Tolkien, Classic Poems Presented By Go Do Go Cafe Baristas
Michael Erickson
Breath Nature’s Peace- Michael Erickson
I have misplaced my courageous spot, Somewhere between here and the ground rumbling. Peace has long since fled these confined and ever worsening conditions, How much longer will the days last? Wherewith has my gumption gone to, As I lose sight of this chosen path? My life has lead into a ravine if darkness, Where … Continue reading Breath Nature’s Peace- Michael Erickson
Darkening Plain-Michael Erickson
Deliver me from this darkening plain, As I walk with ragged steps toward the setting sun. Pieces of the past now combine, Hedging in paths of hope once open. A guiding light do I need to breach each barrier, But flames within gutter between gales of doubt. I am torn between succumbing to the evening's … Continue reading Darkening Plain-Michael Erickson
Unspoken- Michael Erickson
Haunt me not with thine unspoken words, As we lay down in sleep upon this broken ground. Where once was sung long breaths of hope and love, Now only a stream of silence flows. I miss thine hand upon this brow, So eager to stroke such worries away. Wither hast thou gone? Out beyond a … Continue reading Unspoken- Michael Erickson
Betwixt a Door- Michael Erickson
I’ve paused between an open door, Where childhood has firmly ended with my foot planted on this floor. A threshold of adulthood now beckons, Speaking wisdom, courage, and a thrill for adventures on one’s own. But green grass tickles my now lifted heel, Enchanting me with worlds unimagined. My once determined head turns, Looking back … Continue reading Betwixt a Door- Michael Erickson
Prove True Imagination- Michael Erickson
You went walking upon a storm-tossed sea, Wondering what had come between you and me. "I've gone to find your imagination!" you bawled, To prove your point you barefoot trawled. Thereupon the rocks of this distant shore, I screamed aloud above the surf's deafening roar. But you only waved and walked further on, Leaving me … Continue reading Prove True Imagination- Michael Erickson
Run Away With Me- Michael Erickson
I wish to ride upon a wave of daydreams, To leave this slice of boring gray life. Run with me upon a mountains edge, That we may find ourselves floating upon a sea of stars. Dance with me around this delicious fire, As creatures of our childhood share with us their feast. Sing will we … Continue reading Run Away With Me- Michael Erickson
Crystalline- Michael Erickson
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
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
