Michael R. Burch : Writing

The State of the Art (?)

The State of the Art (?)

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The State of the Art (?)by Michael R. BurchHas rhyme lost all its reasonand rhythm, renascence?Are sonnets out of seasonand poems but poor pretense?Ar..
Remembrance

Remembrance

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


RemembrancebyMichael R. Burcha coronavirus poemRemembrance like a river rises;the rain of recollection falls;frail memories, like vines, entangled,cli..
Reflections on the Loss of Vision

Reflections on the Loss of Vision

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Reflections on the Loss of Visionby Michael R. BurchThe sparrow that cries from the shelter of an ancient oak tree and the squirrelsthat dash in delig..
The Song of Amergin: Modern English Translations

The Song of Amergin: Modern English Translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Song of Amergin: Modern English TranslationsThe "Song of Amergin" and its origins remain mysteries for the ages. The ancient poem, perhaps the old..
Premonition

Premonition

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


PremonitionbyMichael R. BurchNow the evening has come to a close and the party is over ...we stand in the doorway and watch as they go―each stra..
Princess Diana Poems

Princess Diana Poems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Princess Diana PoemsFairest Dianaby Michael R. BurchFairest Diana, princess of dreams,born to be loved and yet distant and lone,why did you lingerR..
Peace Prayer and other Prayer Poems

Peace Prayer and other Prayer Poems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


These are peace poems, prayer poems, hymns and lullabies I have written for family, friends and the world over the years ...Peace Prayerby Michael R. ..
Travels with Einstein

Travels with Einstein

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Excerpts from “Travels with Einstein”by Michael R. Burchfor TrumpI went to Berlin to learn wisdomfrom Adolph. The wild spittle flewas he s..
Distant Light

Distant Light

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Distant Lightby Walid Khazindarloose translation/interpretation by Michael R. BurchBitterly cold,winter clings to the naked trees.If only you would fr..
Family Poems

Family Poems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


These are family-related poems about fathers, mothers and children.