Michael R. Burch : Writing

Geode, a Resemblance

Geode, a Resemblance

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Geode, a Resemblanceby Michael R. BurchTake this geode with its rough exterior―crude-skinned, brilliant-hearted ...a diode of amethyst―wil..
The Gardener’s Roses, a poem of the Resurrection

The Gardener’s Roses, a poem of the Resurrec..

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Gardener’s Rosesby Michael R. BurchMary Magdalene, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, “Sir, if thou have borne him henc..
Fadwa Tuqan "Enough for Me" translation

Fadwa Tuqan "Enough for Me" translation

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Enough for Meby Fadwa Tuqanloose translation byMichael R. BurchEnough for me to lie in the earth,to be buried in her,to sink meltingly into her fecund..
Bertolt Brecht "The Mask of Evil" translation

Bertolt Brecht "The Mask of Evil" translation

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Die Maske des Bösen (“The Mask of Evil”)by Bertolt Brechtloose translation/interpretation byMichael R. BurchA Japanese woodcarving ha..
Vera Pavlova translations of Russian Poems

Vera Pavlova translations of Russian Poems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Vera Pavlova: English Translations of Russian PoemsI shattered your heart;now I limp through the shardsbarefoot.―Vera Pavlova, loose translation..
Bertolt Brecht "Radio Poem" translation

Bertolt Brecht "Radio Poem" translation

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Radio Poemby Bertolt Brechtloose translation/interpretation byMichael R. BurchYou, little box, held tightlyto meduring my escape,so that your delicate..
Pan

Pan

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Panby Michael R. Burch... Among the shadows of the groaning elms,amid the darkening oaks, we fled ourselves...... Once there were paths that led to co..
Bertolt Brecht "The Parting" translation

Bertolt Brecht "The Parting" translation

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Der Abschied (“The Parting”)by Bertolt Brechtloose translation/interpretation byMichael R. BurchWe embrace;my fingers tracerich clothwhile..
Thomas Campion "Novelties" translation

Thomas Campion "Novelties" translation

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Noveltiesby Thomas Campionloose translation/interpretation by Michael R. BurchBooksellers laud authors for novel editionsas pimps praise their w****s ..
Hearthside

Hearthside

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


HearthsidebyMichael R. Burch“When you are old and grey and full of sleep...”―W. B. YeatsFor all that we professed of love, we knewth..