Michael R. Burch : Writing

Her Preference

Her Preference

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Her PreferencebyMichael R. BurchNot for her the pale incandescence of dreams,the warm glow of imagination,the hushed whispers of possibility,or frail,..
Roses and Lilacs

Roses and Lilacs

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Winterby Michael R. BurchThe rose of love's bright promiselies torn by her own thorn;her scent was sweetbut at her feetthe pallid aphids mourn.The lil..
Haiku and Tanka

Haiku and Tanka

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Original Sin: Rhyming Haiku!Haikushould never rhyme:it’s a crime!―Michael R. BurchThe herons stand,sentry-like, at attention ...rigid ..
Love's Unfoldings

Love's Unfoldings

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Love's Unfoldingsby Michael R. BurchTime unfolds ...Your lips were roses.... petals open, shyly clustering ...I had dreamsof other seasons.... ten tho..
Old Pantaloons

Old Pantaloons

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Old Pantaloons, a ChiasmusbyMichael R. BurchOld pantaloons are soft and white,prudent days, imprudent nightswhen fingers slip through drawers to feelt..
Deor's Lament

Deor's Lament

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Deor's Lament(Old English/Anglo-Saxon poem circa the 10th century AD)loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. BurchWeland endured the agony of e..
Sandy Hook Poems

Sandy Hook Poems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Sandy Hook Call to Loveby Michael R. BurchOur hearts are broken todayfor our children's small bodies lie broken;let us gather them up, as we may,that ..
The Winter Rose and Lilac

The Winter Rose and Lilac

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Winter Rose and LilacbyMichael R. Burchafter William BlakeThe rose of love's bright promiselies torn by her own thorn;her scent was sweetbut at he..
Musings at Giza

Musings at Giza

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Musings at Gizaby Michael R. BurchIn deepening pools of shadows liesthe Sphinx, and men still fear his eyes.Though centuries have passed, he waits.Egy..
Love Unfolded Like a Flower

Love Unfolded Like a Flower

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Love Unfolded Like a FlowerbyMichael R. BurchLove unfoldedlike a flower;Pale petals pinked and blushed to see the sky.I came to know youand to trust y..