Michael R. Burch : Writing

Rubenesque

Rubenesque

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


RubenesquebyMichael R. BurchWarming her pearls,her breasts gleam like constellations.Her belly is a bit rotund ...she might have stepped out of a Rube..
Spender Beware

Spender Beware

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Spender BewarebyMichael R. BurchIt’s better not to speculate"continually" on who is great.Though relentless awe’sa Célèbre C..
San Miguel

San Miguel

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


San MiguelbyMichael R. BurchIf you come to San Miguelbefore the orchids fall,we might stroll through lengthening shadowsthose deserted streetswhere lo..
Modern Charon

Modern Charon

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Modern CharonbyMichael R. BurchI, too, have stood―paralyzed at the helmwatching onrushing, inevitable disaster.I too have felt sweat (or ecstati..
Shrill Gulls and Other Skeptics

Shrill Gulls and Other Skeptics

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Shrill Gulls and Other SkepticsbyMichael R. Burchfor Richard Moore1.Shrill gulls,how like my thoughtsyou, struggling, riseto distant bliss―the w..
Hymn against Heaven

Hymn against Heaven

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Hymn against Heavenby Michael R. BurchAs curiously formal as the rose,the imperious Word growsuntil its sheds red-gilded leaves:then heaven grieveslov..
Holocaust Poem: Cleansings

Holocaust Poem: Cleansings

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Cleansings, a Holocaust poemby Michael R. BurchWalk here among the walking specters. Learninhuman patience. Flesh can only cleaveto bone this tightly ..
Villanelle: Because Her Heart Is Tender

Villanelle: Because Her Heart Is Tender

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


These are villanelles written by Michael R. Burch and other poems with refrains, such as rondels.
Knitting, a poem about addiction

Knitting, a poem about addiction

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Knitting, a poem about addictionbyMichael R. BurchShe blesses the needle,fetches fine red stitches,criss-crossing, embroidering dreamsin the delicate ..
Dreaming of Love by Flashlight

Dreaming of Love by Flashlight

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Dreaming of Love by Flashlightby Michael R. BurchHow sweet the endeavors of lips: to speakof the heights of those pleasures which left us weakin love&..