Long Undemanding Poems

Sonnets XCVIII-CII

Willy Nilly
by Michael R. Burch

for the Demiurge aka Yahweh/Jehovah 

Isn’t it silly, Willy Nilly?
You made the stallion,
you made the filly,
and now they sleep
in the dark earth, stilly.
Isn’t it silly, Willy Nilly?

Isn’t it silly, Willy...

Read More

Yes, Jose,
this is another love letter
from anthroprivileged me
to LeftBrain dominant you
for multicultural us.

I'm still here
sinking into my deep blue camp chair
with feet resting on a weathered
wooden platform
for my monastic tent

Now folded
and masterfully squeezed into its...

Read More

Mascara smudged – through the tears
I see the rumbling truth being preached
By silent prayers, gentling peace…

Doubting the whispers of yesterday’s dream,
I fall to my knees, murmuring – tender
Feelings bleeding through veins filled with 
Temptations, exposing...

Read More

Self-Faith in this Brave New World.

All I know is how I breathe…. And while I breathe I am alive….
All I have learnt, all I have loved, all my work, all my prayers and dreams
Will all...

Read More

Continuation of Brodsky’s History of the Twentieth Century 

1918.  A flu pandemic in Spain takes hold, 
From Kansas over the seas in America bold, 
Women’s suffrage win the vote, 
Their opinion is not remote,...

Read More

I saw a kindly friend in church today--
 I say "a friend" because I know her well
 Like all the rest, her name, address, the way
 She smiles and says, "good morning," takes 
 Her...

Read More

We did not choose Africa. 
It chose us.
There's no Africa without us.
For a while
we thought the Berlin Conference
would change us, but
nothing changed us, not even
the colonial rituals you brought, not even
the whole Era of Apartheid,...

Read More

Let me reveal to you the real meaning of love: 
Love is without sin, blemish & impurities 
Love is not blind, love can see 
Love is beautiful, original, adorable, amazing, attractive, undemanding, genuine, patient,
un-pretending, enduring...

Read More

It seemed so easy to love you-
Effortless to touch such perfect
Skin that I thought longed for me. 
In the gentleness of the night you
Left and I was forsaken and
Abandoned without reason.

It seemed so easy for...

Read More

His grace delights
His mercy invites
His kindness ignites
… faith, hope and love
The best gifts from above

His light shines bright
His peace fills the night
His goodness inspires right
… from the heart and soul
Feelings that will make you whole

His...

Read More

I have heard these words before

I have heard these words before,
Though spoken not in spite,
But in care for me:
“I know her story”, “You deserve better”.

But how does her story matter to me?
True, it shapes her;...

Read More

In a world that clings to rigid forms and norms,
A struggle stirs beneath society's gaze.
For souls who bear a truth that deeply transforms,
Transgender hearts navigate uncharted ways.

Within the depths of self, a battle fought,
To match...

Read More

• We don't have to be overly loud… We don't have to be ratchet… We can make Our voices heard… Amongst One Another, let's bury the hatchet… Let's join hand wills and the bond demand…...

Read More

And so it begins, my fusion into love's shadows,
Shadows having been placed there by that one power
Ruling over Earthly existence, as if, it knew
That without it, life would simply be as good and as
Undemanding as...

Read More

Innocence has its travails of 
Losing the true identity of
Being touchy versus being sensitive.

I ruined many beautiful moments
Forsook my joys to reel in entanglements
Of lively public bantering as being abusive

A mild joke was a jab...

Read More

Whilst in sleep it is held close,
 for comfort,  reassurance and love.
During the day it rests with the others.
Sitting and staring slightly at the passing day.

It is a fond rememberance of our childhood
yet it...

Read More

It’s a heart who hurts
When someone takes the easy way out,
Leaving behind a love, a hope
The beautiful in a song, a star, a silent
Joy that inspires the greatest light

It’s a soul who aches
When someone decides...

Read More

If love is sharing,
Heartfelt caring
Always being by someone's side.
If love is giving
Knowing the joy of living 
A deep down feeling of pride.
If love is heart thumping, 
Excitement,nerves jumping
Never knowing quite what to expect.
If  love...

Read More

Oh my God! Help me find understanding! 
And not just of Yourself, also Man, 
Let me search for the truth, undemanding, 
Or in seeking self-worth in your plan. 

Help me see life on Earth with...

Read More

You are the gift . . .
first of its kind God granted me,
unrestrained joy in little boy;
heart bonded unto heart
more firmly knit than strongest glue.
You are the gift . . .

You are the gift ....

Read More

The Female Migrant
A customs official found a suitcase with a forgotten
Syrian refugee lady in it, he took her home blew life 
into her and he was no longer alone. 
Bought her sexy underwear skirt and...

Read More

I sometimes,
     through the noise of disaffection,
     hear a distant song,
     with soothing comfort in its embrace,
     a calling...

Read More

My Little Dog

This little dog of mine, now three years old 
is sometimes stubborn and independent, 
but so like a child, 
never wanting or venturing to leave my side. 

A constant and faithful companion he...

Read More

Moist of tender echoes in thine heart
Embrace with Your Fragrance Aroma kisses;
Blinded my skills-weaken my strength engaged to start;
Wondering repel in confusion the sizzling sound of fire; 
Reasoning my doubt of BLAME;
Undemanding attraction second hand...

Read More

No more the eyes do witness the presence
Soul embraces the care and love essence
Gone so far with memories eternal laden
Grows each day though somewhere sadden

Sleep with thoughts kissing the forehead
Wake up with cups of remembrance...

Read More