Happiness Poems

My love finds a way to happiness
Lost my heart on the streets of Kaohsiung
Someone found my heart
She fed him, cared for him and save him always
Something attracting me towards those streets again
I found my heart sitting on the wooden table...Read More

Reader Rabbit

Toward the end of a book,
we tend to speed up, 
in anticipation of the climatic finish. 

Yet sadly, 
the build-up...
was the part we savored, 
on the perfect path
to the right...
final, 
and everlasting
word(s).

The beginning. 
...Read More

Distance Squared

The speed of light
is exactly how fast
my heart sends;
every prayer, 
every good thought, 
every perfect wish! 

The bright candle between us, 
it is the sun itself. 
 
The solar wind fills the sails
of my forever ship, 
longing to journey...Read More

The Map Undrawn

Written in the snow, 
by angels...
made from the bodies,
of the innocent. 

The way to heaven... 
is seen, 
fleeting in its passing, 
like a dream. 

Unquestioned,
by the faithful.
Celebrated,
by the hopeful, 
ever thankful.

His mercy!
Prayerful,
and diligent
the remnant remain. 

...Read More

925

They are pure silver, 
and have no idea. 
They are humble and kind, 
pray for each other, 
and welcome strangers.

Yet polished or aged, 
vintage of freshly fired, 
the address is the same. 

925
...Read More

Fading Paper Dolls

Slowly leaving things out, 
important and then, 
not so much. 

Angry people that believe 
they are slighted, 
or given less value, 
found wrong...
as those closer
get lost as well. 

Getting older, 
accidents or fate...
our memory, 
our remembrances,
our lives, 
the...Read More

"Chicken" Dinner

Invited, 
for the first time, 
it might well be the last. 

A tux was too much, 
a swimsuit too little. 
I thought I would dance, 
turns out I can't. 

I don't tell jokes well, 
I am not the life...Read More

December Thoughts 

As I think of the gift giving, the parties, the celebrations, I remember that not all lives are the same. For many this is a month of sorrow, for others a month of loneliness. Who decides that it...Read More

Whisper
 
A subtle current,
a fierce expression,
of a gentle feeling, 
wild,
powerful, 
no longer held contained 
by any restraint. 
 
Not weak, as may be expected, 
but the very difference...
between life and death. 

Listen. 
...Read More

My Winter Wonderland 

As I sit and wait for the snow to stop 

I watch the world outside my ball of glass 

To see who is watching  

To see the snow fall faster or slower.  

I have no...Read More

Rest of the night I could not sleep.
I was in severe pain.
I suffered alone.
Full world was asleep, while I was awake.
My sufferings witnessed by none.

Your greed to get more created deep lesions.
I remained with grief.I could not shed tears,
as each...Read More

A rose peels back
to revel
an endless beauty,

Deep colors of Life,
A Symmetry of shapes,

An aroma of
Gardens,

This beautiful flower,

This Life balanced,
by a deeper grief,

A grief so deep,
Its roots can’t be seen,

For we know,

All that we have,
Must be given back,

Love borrowed,
Ready to be...Read More

December's here to end
another grand old year
bringing us happiness,
celebrating her reign-
filling the final days
with holiday magic.

Old turns into new-
time to disappear,
gifting a present
of seasonal joys
in holiday love.

Now a new year
says it is time-
yet sad to go,
to bid adieu.

Conceding,
December
abides by

New Year
coming-

Soon.


December...Read More

CHRISTMAS 6

Choose the gift that worth keeping memories
Happiness contained through all our laughter
Remembering those who can't be with us now
It can be stressful those who left us suddenly 
Sharing memories of their time be memorable
Tear may flow whilst we speak...Read More

I make you smile, as much as I can
I bring laughter, hoping to reach rooftops
Reminisce about the fun things from the past
Then, the room shines, when you respond
Then I cry in silent corners unseen
To release what it is, I truly...Read More

What do I think of Christmas? 

I think the word Christmas would be appropriately named for peace and goodwill.

December which is the time for this celebration is a month not only of rejoicing, giving gifts but it is also important...Read More

Sitting here wandering why.
Life must be so cruel.
To play the game of give and take
And me turn out the fool.
To seek not find, to want never get.
Let me lose my mind, 
God let me win this bet.
The lessons You've tried...Read More

I was beyond bereft!
With very little money, sure, we had a small place.
But no cash nor tree nor presents nor food were to 
be.
I cried a lot, so did my daughter.

I prayed very hard for some kind of answer.
Then I...Read More

Admonishing against arrogance and apathy
Building lives buttressed with leadership brace
Caring for his children, blending compassion and circumspection
Daddy* dearest is decisive, determined, diligent, dedicated, disciplinarian...

Empowering with his enabling encouragement
Fatherly figure, firming up family fortress by his faith-fortitude
Godly in gearing, guarding, governing,...Read More

Need I tell you
My sadness is no longer a secret
Openly I shed tears
Dull my eyes
And wet my cheeks
My sadness is mine
I too suffer that unique pain
Caused not by being alone 
But by being born again and again
As though rising from...Read More

Eyebrows thin, half-moon curves on top
   Beaming hope, 'Good Ship Lollipops'
Over bright, cheery eyes, Nature's 'eaves-drops'
   ~ My face is a happy place 

Mouth forming a crescent smile
   Its pleasing shape quite versatile
Corners creased...Read More

hear children's laughter
serious thoughts put on hold
consume the moment
...Read More

I Mind Moonlight 

Magical mist seeps through our mindfulness being
Motion of multiple memories metamorphose 
Music muses full of melodies inspire our thoughts 
Mountains move with momentum during conversations
Moonlight delights with delicate details upon our creations

II Heart Heavens 

Harmonies highlight and...Read More

Poems of Recanted Bachelorhood

bachelorhoodwinked
by Michael R. Burch

u
are
charming
& disarming,
but mostly ALARMING
since my resolve
dissolved!

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Disconcerted
by Michael R. Burch

Beth, my sweet,
fresh as a daisy,
when I’m with you
my heart beats like crazy
& my future gets hazy ...

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What Goes Around, Comes
by Michael R. Burch

This is a...Read More

Christmas has always been a joyous time
Family getting together for food and wine
Fragrant Smells of balsam and prime rib roast
With warmth of smiles during our family toasts

Colored Christmas lights adorn the perfect tree
Ribbons and bulbs arranged perfectly for all to...Read More