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
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THROWBACK FRIDAY: Reign of Pride
Thundershowers The raindrops flow in rivers down the window pane and I imagine them intersecting with the memories from another day. Looking through the glass, the outside world is distorted through the long water phalanges like streams…distorted like the conversation. My thoughts hijacked by the perceived slight. The harsh, uncaring attitude. I watch the treetops … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Reign of Pride
Clover Field, by Donna Matthews
It’s Saturday morning. My favorite morning today. I love all the mornings but Saturday is a wee bit special with her wide open arms of nothingness. Nothing expected. Nothing due. Nothing required of me. She just wants to hang out and let our feet wander where they will. wind cold on my face spring not … Continue reading Clover Field, by Donna Matthews
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
Give Thanks
It's the penultimate month of 2019...the end of the year near as well as the decade.
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
Colorful Music
leaves like confetti like a dance floor at midnight colorful music The above poem is written in the form of Haiku. Haiku is an unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5-7-5 syllables respectively. Haiku tends to relate primarily to NATURE. Learn more about poetry styles here. Hey y'all, thanks … Continue reading Colorful Music
Shifting Amber- Michael Erickson
Follow me 'round the ends of this Earth, Upon outstretched wings of gold. Rest upon a bed of fresh down, And forget the coming sleep of ice. Bask in glowing leaves so burnished, As crisp Autumn's breath kisses your cheek. Lose yourself among these walls of shifting amber, Let go each laden woe. For now, … Continue reading Shifting Amber- Michael Erickson
