Michael R. Burch : Writing

Ahmad Faraz translations

Ahmad Faraz translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Eager Travelerby Ahmad Farazloose translation byMichael R. BurchEven in the torture chamber, I was the lucky one;When each lottery was over, unacc..
Faiz Ahmed Faiz translations

Faiz Ahmed Faiz translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Faiz Ahmed Faiz translationsLast Nightby Faiz Ahmed Faizloose translation byMichael R. BurchLast night, your memory stole into my heart ...as spring s..
In the Poetry Chat Room

In the Poetry Chat Room

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


WHY SHULD I LERN TO SPELL?HELL,NO ONE REEDS WHAT I SAYANYWAY!!! :(Sing for the cool night,whispers of constellations.Sing for the supple grass,the tal..
Earth's Oldest Love Poem

Earth's Oldest Love Poem

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Love Song Of Shu-Sinloose translation by Michael R. BurchDarling of my heart, my belovéd,your enticements are sweet, sweeter than honey.Dar..
Fadwa Tuqan translations

Fadwa Tuqan translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Enough for Meby Fadwa Tuqanloose translation by Michael R. BurchEnough for me to lie in the earth,to be buried in her,to sink meltingly into her fecun..
Ono no Komachi translations by Michael R. Burch

Ono no Komachi translations by Michael R. Burch

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


These are modern English translations of the Japanese poems of Ono no Komachi, who wrote waka, the forerunner of tanka and haiku.
To Have Loved

To Have Loved

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Helen, bright accompaniment, accouterment of war as sure as all the polished swords of princes groomed to lie in mausoleums all eternity ... Th..
I AM!

I AM!

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


I am not one of ten billion, I,sunblackened Icarus, chary fly,staring at God with a quizzical eye.I am not one of ten billion, I.I am not one life has..
Regret

Regret

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Regret,a bitterache to bear . . .once starlightlanguishedin your hair . . .a shining thereas briefas rare.Regret . . .a painI chose to bear . . .unlea..
The Board

The Board

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The BoardbyMichael R. BurchAccessible rhyme is never good.The penalty is understood:soft titters from dark board rooms wherethe businessmen paste on t..