poetry entry (Natures Fetish) |
Nature's FetishThe day is frozen from the night before. The streets still as a sky, light years away.It reached 46 below last midnight. Not a drop of wind fell either. As if everything had died. The a... Posted by Michael on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:53:00 PST |
poetry entry (Quick Break) |
Quick Break
Just a few years ago, I was still just a college student.
Motivated in all. Backpack strapped to my shoulders.
Concerned about outperforming my fellow classmates.
Acing ever... Posted by Michael on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:49:00 PST |
poetry entry (Sounds) |
Sounds
When the times comes. I know I'll be ready.Like an adolescent bird being pushed off the edge.Learning to fly just seconds before impact.
Sometimes I notice the cars whizzing by on the hi... Posted by Michael on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:14:00 PST |
poetry entry (Superhero) |
Superhero
Atop a building, I got the whole world in front of me.
Staring out selfishly. Pondering my purpose.
I picture a sound coming over and sweeping me off.
Like dried t... Posted by Michael on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:08:00 PST |
poetry entry (Shade) |
Shade
I can't quite pinpoint it. But I'm missing a voice.
Some person. Some place. Some object.
The energy of the thought surrounds me like air.
Did I mention the beautiful sun out today.
Up h... Posted by Michael on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:57:00 PST |
poetry entry (Engine) |
Engine
I sense a falling from the sky. Engine failure.
The scenery is rushed by. Blurry as light speed eyes.
Yet, my current emotion is still. Like carpet'n walls.
On a day made ... Posted by Michael on Wed, 30 May 2007 10:13:00 PST |
poetry entry (Feet) |
Feet
I woke up too early today. Especially for a Friday.
Up before the first car. First blade of grass. First piece of sky.
My ears scared by the silence. The pre-motions of day.
If onl... Posted by Michael on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:21:00 PST |
poetry entry (Minutes) |
Minutes
I take a quick gaze down at the front of my left hand.
Thumb attached. All fingers in place. Nails bitten.
I can't help but to be reminded of a loved one.
One no longer here. Away from... Posted by Michael on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:18:00 PST |
poetry entry (Balloon) |
Balloon
My hands feel dirty. I just took a shower an hour ago.
If only I could have foreseen. The coming cold weather.
The frozen bells. Noiseless. I can't taste anymore.
Taste a woman.... Posted by Michael on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:57:00 PST |
poetry entry (Bathroom) |
Bathroom
I take a look at every fingernail. Decide which one to bite.
My index nail is a little long. I chew it down to its shore.
And move on to the next. My nerves are direction... Posted by Michael on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:58:00 PST |