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"Song of Our Country", describing Miles Davis
(Poetry)
2-05-2006
by michael merritt jr.
A dark night of sound emerging from the depths of creation.
Complex, primitive and smooth.
The modern equivalent of a contemporary tribal dance, the celebration of the sun rising in the east and a fiery orange sun melting into the Pacific...
As I Begin To Write
(Poetry)
20-06-2006
by michael merritt jr.
When my surroundings don’t agree with my actions and my advances come to a stand still, my mind freezes tight and I begin to write, letting my words flow at will…
Within these lines I can fly like a phoenix ascending into the heavens and swim...
Blues for Sin
(Poetry)
23-10-2007
by michael merritt jr.
As men we sometimes feel that its not o.k. for us to show emotion or even feel emotion. But it's o.k., because bottling up your feelings is not a good thing, your true feelings will come out and may manifest itself in negative ways. -LOVE...
Forgotten Heroes in History
(Poetry)
18-03-2011
by michael merritt jr.
The heroes were passionate people in motion. They starred down double barrow shotguns of death and did not flinch.
With their feet deeply rooted in the moral high ground they vowed to change the course of the day. Armed with the knowledge of...
Motivation Mantra
(Poetry)
4-05-2006
by michael merritt jr.
The wonders of life are within me.
I possess the power to achieve any goal that I set.
Through dedication, hardwork and persistence, I can change my world!
God is the engine of my soul and my faith is the fuel.
Steadfast and patient, I...
She is...
(Poetry)
19-10-2009
by michael merritt jr.
I long for my reflection in spiritual form..what is she?
She is the mirror to my tattered soul, with all the bruises and scars caused by life's pains and disappointments, but whose grace never allows them to harden her heart
She is...
Smiles from the Sun
(Poetry)
8-06-2006
by michael merritt jr.
As the sun shines on my face I am moved to another place in my mind.
Its scorching rays have sparked an awareness of world community within me.
Knowing that people of all races, nationalities and beliefs in different places and various mind...
The Battle Before Ascension
(Poetry)
2-05-2006
by michael merritt jr.
*(I believe that there is a war going on for the human spirit, some we are aware of and others we are not.)
Blankets of loneliness cover my heart, keeping its warmth and purity from being exposed to the cold elements of reality.
The ridicule...
What Happens When a Part of You Dies?
(Poetry)
2-05-2006
by michael merritt jr.
What happens when a Part of you dies?
The feeling left is like a hollow drum.
The missing parts hang around like a irritating song in your head or an unwanted thought that when conjured empties out your heart.
You are left only with...
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