Cold blizzard kissed brief Fringe ice and random snowfall December relapse Light in gray remorse Luminous withheld in cloud Tomorrow's promise Blue, ocean vast skies Chilled shadows warmed in the sun Rain wet lands prepare -- -- "January Overcast" is written by Michael Aaron Casares. All rights reserved.
Poetry
Light Presence
A prophetic voice inside the crowd has promised victory with pride aloud, has brandished hatred in black and blue and left vessels corrupted with this sickly hue. The victims of warfare against the mind, become soldiers of hatred marching haughtily blind. They succumb to the songs of the deceiving dead, an echoing repetition in circles … Continue reading Light Presence
Once Condemned
Tentative speak group think safety in numbers 100th monkey challenge dueling concepts vie majority silent minority mob contention rotting in the brain sentient vibration uncertain dictations bubbling up in the mind pressure left to understanding shadowed in the absurdity of abstract thought and metaphor there is no vessel, just primordial willpower and the will to … Continue reading Once Condemned
A Thousand Years Away
Wisps, thin hues, these feathers wafting lines of string. The spectrum in this photo: what our eyes can see-- a scattered rainbow on clouds that stretch through this vast and spacious sky. My mind can only comprehend the domain I call earth. Could never see that distant space where lights and orbs and stars are … Continue reading A Thousand Years Away
In The Eye of the Blossom (A Triptych of Haiku)
Morning glory eyes Vanquish night; absorb the light Healing hues within Spiral high the bloom Grandest turrets in the sky Vines of verdant strength Seduce the angels Inspire creations blessing Artists' conscience light -- -- "In the Eye of the Blossom" is written by Michael Aaron Casares. All rights reserved.
Tree of Life
Deep in the heart strains and burns multiple tragedies against life. Casualties of the ego or death by necessity, martyrs installed to move narratives. The masking task of distraction, sacrificing nothing but the most precious commodity to man. Mine deep the wells of the soul, emerald gemstones weighed against deep sapphire, the golden core is … Continue reading Tree of Life
Dilate
This is the last one for the night for I hope to dream the black on black; I hope to fill the hapless void with happiness. The edge of execution keeps my nerves quivering even as I stand on the ledge. A nightmare is beneath me: a wave-torn craggy beach, a bottomless ravine. What is … Continue reading Dilate
Reconciliation Requiem
Rain at 2 AM. No one would know except the third shift, insomniacs, and night owls. We are fortunate to get the downpour and the cold lock that settled the heat. It pushed it away. The titter tatter, pitter patter of pebble soft rounds on the roof and objects. On the third floor where only … Continue reading Reconciliation Requiem
Arbor Fortified (A Triptych of Haiku)
Ancient, gnarled of bark canopy imperial, veins root foundation Systemic breathing old practice, core purified, blue skies high and wan A million leaves shards and memories verdant drift the ground below -- -- "Arbor Fortified" is written by Michael Aaron Casares. All rights reserved.
The Gift of Night
An iridescent silver light lines the clouds floating through vast ebony night. A conjuration of awe and glamour, the glow it casts, sprawls on the vespertine garden where a myriad wonders beheld: crystalline flowers blossom, marble statues breathe, insects rhapsodize dreamily. The lust of man replaced, the hunger denied, hidden. The gifts that come before … Continue reading The Gift of Night
The Root of Many Returns 