by michaelcrews2021 | Jul 12, 2021 | Adversity
Lightly touching fever’s browWith a soothing mother’s touchA solemn whispered prayer she givesAs to his little hand she’ll clutchHer heart is full of worry and painAs helplessness floods her soulWondering why it happened to himShe prays to make him...
by michaelcrews2021 | Jun 26, 2021 | Adversity
The Vigilshe writhespowerlessas giant phallusesforce the last remnantsof lubricant from her guts-dry plates screech togetherlike chalkboard fingernailsas brittle coastlinescrack and shiftcavernous ruts deepenlike the furrowed brows ofenvironmental watchdogswitnessing...
by michaelcrews2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | Adversity
Who Will Get the Rats Out Springing straight up pogo-stick-styleand shrieking,”A rat! There’s a rat!”She could always count on him to come running.One squeal andthe rat saviourmiraculouslyappeared with his net.A hero in husband clothes.A hero in...
by michaelcrews2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | Adversity
The only sounda deafening clickof dress shoesscurrying along theunforgiving pavement.Scolding heels rebukeher for not watching the timeThreatening twilight shadowsflit along her path.stumbling along the unevencobblestonesshe berated herself and yearnsfor the warm glow...
by michaelcrews2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | Adversity
Though I know in my heart that I’m not the CaptainLate at night on my knees I ask to save himLord you promised not to give me what I cannot handle Would you let his sweet light be snuffled out like a candleGoing through the motions day by dayTense, unsure,...
by michaelcrews2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | Adversity
Each tiny thing that we must endureOf each experience we are a partHelping to mold us and make us pureFor good or for bad they change our heartThe beauty of life can be found like thisKnow that perception is the keyTo the treasure of happiness and bliss…Choose...