chill in the morning air brings blessed relief soothes my fevered thoughts aromas become crisp tart apple on my tongue change is in the air possibilities wind-blown leaves swirling at my feet edges newly turned crimson, pumpkin, gold some worship spring verdant and fertile but I am a woman of the North explosion of my … Continue reading Throwback Friday: Summer Falls Into Winter – Christine E. Ray
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Autumn Reflection- Michael Erickson
Wrap me in an October evening, And draw in the sky so gray. Fill my heart with a kaleidoscope of living colors, While tasting cold mountain air. To be burnished between falling leaves and grasses gold, Before a world shifting from the sun. I can make my peace with these groaning bones, And find rest … Continue reading Autumn Reflection- Michael Erickson
Among Empty Spaces- Michael Erickson
I walked upon a memory dear, Along familiar paths once green. Beneath the stalks of grasses golden brown, And twisting leaves so crisp. I found our footprints once so clear, Faded by time and worn from wind. Like ripples upon a pond of glass, Your voice rang as if you were near. I felt your … Continue reading Among Empty Spaces- 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
Spring, A Force- Michael Erickson
Throw your stones into these depths, and wish upon the darkest night. Change will settle upon each branch, Transforming this sleeping world. Yet we so small and intrinsically furious, Decide we have no room for transformation. While nature moves on regardless, Drowning our defiant scream in a silent green roar. Michael is a husband, father, … Continue reading Spring, A Force- Michael Erickson
HUMAN NATURE
By Charles Robert Lindholm Forgiveness Second Chances Grace Do Overs We Don't Like To Think Of Ourselves As Cold Unforgiving Prejudicial Or Judgmental We Like To Believe In Hope And Change, And It Is Possible But Nature Life Reality And Human Nature Also Give Us Truth And Wisdom Too Some Things Never Change, The Sunrise … Continue reading HUMAN NATURE
The Butterfly Effect
Metamorphosis of life Metamorphosis of butterfly Butterfly dreams Butterfly wings Wings of love Wings of silk Silk purse Silk robe Robe of deceit Robe of lies Lies, telling lies Lies in disguise Disguise undercover Disguise uncovers Uncovers truth Uncovers bed Bed where you lay Bed where you sleep Sleep with the fishes Sleep with … Continue reading The Butterfly Effect
Ourselves-Devereaux Frazier
Are the kids alright? No, not their kids Not the children from other countries Our own Are they alright? I’m hardly moved by allegations at borders When we’ve had mass murderers Of young ages How about the children we routinely eliminate All in the name of right and convenience Is not what we’re doing at … Continue reading Ourselves-Devereaux Frazier
Steps- Michael Erickson
Ascension is what I seek, Progression forward. I crave illumination, So far from my reach. With mortal breath, My soul drifts through weakness. Bone filled with corruption, Seeks renewal. To thrust my consciousness upwards, A higher plane must be reached. Push upon the limits of this existence, As clouds wreathing this world. One foot fall … Continue reading Steps- Michael Erickson
Abide the Rain With Me- Michael Erickson
Droplets fall from the roof above, As I hold your body to mine. Sorrow drowns your mind, Threatening to pull us apart. Abide these fears with me. As anxiety strangles your voice, You slip from my embrace. And down you fall, Feeling far from grace, Abide all doubts with me. As clouds weep upon the … Continue reading Abide the Rain With Me- Michael Erickson
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