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The Better ManA Poem by Michael R. BurchThe Better Manby Michael R. Burch Dear Ed: I don’t understand whyyou will publish this other guywhen I’m brilliant, devoted,one hel.. |
The Princess and the PauperA Poem by Michael R. BurchThe Princess and the Pauperby Michael R. Burchfor Norman Kraeft in memory of his beloved wife June Kysilko KraeftHere was a woman bright, intent on li.. |
Safe HarborA Poem by Michael R. BurchSafe Harborby Michael R. Burchfor Kevin N. RobertsThe sea at night seemsan alembic of dreams . . .the moans of the gulls,the foghorns’ bawlings... |
An Obscenity TrialA Poem by Michael R. BurchAn Obscenity Trialby Michael R. BurchThe defendant was a poet held in many iron restraintsagainst whom several critics cited numerous complaints.They .. |
In the Whispering NightA Poem by Michael R. BurchIn the Whispering Nightby Michael R. Burchfor George KingIn the whispering night, when the stars bend lowtill the hills ignite to a shining flame,when.. |
The Wonder Boys, for Leslie MellichampA Poem by Michael R. BurchThe Wonder Boysby Michael R. Burch(for Leslie Mellichamp, the late editor of The Lyric,who was a friend and mentor to many poets, anda fine poet in hi.. |
Millay Has Her Way with a Vassar ProfessorA Poem by Michael R. BurchMillay Has Her Way with a Vassar Professorby Michael R. BurchAfter a night of hard drinking and spreading her legs,Millay hits the dorm, where the Vas.. |
Sharp edgesA Poem by Evelyn MadisonThen just like thatShe smoothed out my sharp edgesand made me whole again-EM |
Dear Editor or ShreditorA Poem by Michael R. BurchThese are limericks including a double limerick and humorous political limericks. |
The Pulse of LoveA Poem by Michael R. BurchThe Pulse of LovebyMichael R. BurchThe earth is full of rhythms so precisethe octave of the crystal can producea trillion oscillations, yet not losea .. |
At the Feet of the GoddessA Poem by Michael R. BurchAt the Feet of the Goddessby Michael R. Burch"What will you conceive in me?―I asked her. But sheonly smiled."Naked, I bore your childwhen the wo.. |
Edna St. Vincent Millay Has Her Way with a Vassar ..A Poem by Michael R. BurchEdna St. Vincent Millay Has Her Way with a Vassar ProfessorbyMichael R. BurchAfter a night of hard drinking and spreading her legs,Millay hits the dor.. |
Performing ArtA Poem by Michael R. BurchPerforming Artby Michael R. Burchafter Percy Bysshe ShelleyWho teaches the wrenin its drab existenceto explode into song?What parodies of ironydoes th.. |