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Her PreferencebyMichael R. BurchNot for her the pale incandescence of dreams,the warm glow of imagination,the hushed whispers of possibility,or frail,..
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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..
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The Original Sin: Rhyming Haiku!Haikushould never rhyme:it’s a crime!―Michael R. BurchThe herons stand,sentry-like, at attention ...rigid ..
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Love's Unfoldingsby Michael R. BurchTime unfolds ...Your lips were roses.... petals open, shyly clustering ...I had dreamsof other seasons.... ten tho..
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Old Pantaloons, a ChiasmusbyMichael R. BurchOld pantaloons are soft and white,prudent days, imprudent nightswhen fingers slip through drawers to feelt..
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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..
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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 ..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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