Metaphor Candy Poems

Cotton candy skies
Birds dancing as they fly 
With the mountains behind 
O what a sight to see with my very eyes...

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Looking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.

I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and...

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Sugar.
You make me crave,
all the sweets and delights
that I never find in your kisses late at night.

Sugar.
I deny to myself,
every time I write to you
and...

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The Moon as a Metaphor for Your Mouth
by Michael R. Burch

When I was closest to love, it did not seem
real at all, but a thing...

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The big bang theory is overwritten,
then the dream weaver gave us illusion to be smitten.
Rational thoughts in metaphysics science concludes,
mathematical proof with its astonishing effect...

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Everyone has ample Apple Annie needs,
caramel candied covered heart cravings
But, at what cost 
does one pay the price to receive?
I’m holding on to my precious...

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Bourbon street and candy canes two unicorns in disguise, 
Nickels for an easy dime, 
And a quarter for a rhyme. 

Shooting stars and colored moons...

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The center of a star reflects just like a diamond...
Returning a pearl within each silver breath that one treasures...
With faceted panels, I promised I'd never...
Sweep...

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The day ends in soft sunset as it turns to twilight 
The moon’s visage shines at night
Illuminating the scene with its mysterious almost eerie blue...

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The little girl stood outside the candy store
Pressing her nose against the window
Her lips wet 
Trying hard to swallow
What the sight of those candies 
Produced...

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