Ekphrastic poetry by Michael Aaron Casares; photograph by Danya Gutan.
Ekphrastic Poetry
Prelude Hidden Worlds
There was a ringing at the door,I didn't know what to make of it other thanthe starlight of sky above shone through the keyhole.The privileges of the rural, span Milky Way for miles anddidn't blink twice to dare show its true colors.Creamy scattered light in distant resonance,mixed miles, light years before and light years after.This … Continue reading Prelude Hidden Worlds
MacGyver
I learned something about Myself today, & the way the world becomes gravity. The way one has to push off, divine, cosmic as the way is clear. We’re near. Just hold on a little bit longer. The sun, it is not distant & the light is here. -- -- "MacGyver" is a poem written … Continue reading MacGyver
Sacred Candle of the Night
Sacred candle / A wooden stall / A warrior slighted/ An Indignant call / a martyr before truth / a hero of the lie / a slave to emotion /Sacred fire light the night / the innate strength / the assured resolution / the confident smile / blessed miracles in the dark / perpetuate the … Continue reading Sacred Candle of the Night
Baby Eaters
Disbelieve the truth/ It hides behind the boiling womb/ that births the Source we speak. / Laughing children / ask for a break / a mockery of their secret truths,/ the power that life holds for us all / locked within their minds, / with the memories and the magic./ Stripped away/for an ounce … Continue reading Baby Eaters
Holy Ghost
Laws of three / Law of One / sidgel mists / varied sun / masked behind cascading sighs / the fog of distant eclipses / lift the sun through opaque sky / lift and brighten linear vibes / create majestic peace / from muted shadows / haloed sunshine / clouded godhead / we bask / … Continue reading Holy Ghost
Shadow Gate
Shadows cast / nine pillars / darkness strong / long lost light / pierce break through / remnant memory splice / the metered / balanced forces / automnal opposities unite / once in spirit / and once in form ○ https://www.instagram.com/p/B_BTBHtDO6u/?igshid=1oc8lh2gn8m4x -- -- "Shadow Gate" is an ekphrastic poem written by Michael Aaron Casares, and … Continue reading Shadow Gate
Sundaram
The sunset cast a fire red across the vast horizon. The orange yellow, fire sun, a sphere of blistering white at the center, palpable only as a pebble, the casting white so bright it lift the eyes up to the sky. The red fire, the fire red that leaves words once left unread like sands … Continue reading Sundaram
Funnel
Lights flashing underneath the dull night. / This was how I found release. / The swaying motion, / the artful twirling. / The indignation in the voice. / The spiteful hatred we try to avoid. / We see our enemies in the dance. / We see them stand before us and sway. / They are … Continue reading Funnel
Death
DeathCollage & Digital Media2003 -- -- "Death" is written by written by Michael Aaron Casares. All rights reserved. Read more of Michael's poetry.