new year

i will rest my weary
in her headwaters
on her night of nights
letting her wash over
in my forest clean

given as, i seek
to stay a' dreaming
a worn out husk
burning from the inside
warmed of her
grim embrace

11 responses to “new year”

  1. Michele Lee Avatar

    Your style of writing is a complement to the season. 🕯️ Happy Halloween!

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you Michele. I hope your Halloween was pleasant. 💕

      1. Michele Lee Avatar

        You’re welcome, Michael. Thank you! Although I did not celebrate Halloween in a traditional way, I had a rewarding day! 😊🙌🏻 How was yours?

        1. michael raven Avatar

          Took the girls out and they were happy with their haul, so it was a good night. They’re the kind of kids with modest expectations, so it was fun.

          1. Michele Lee Avatar

            That’s so sweet! Both their haul and dispositions. Love that! 🥰

  2. shredbobted Avatar

    Exactly how I feel right now. I like how you summed it up and made it a good thing.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      I have a different attitude about such things than many people. Thank you 🙏

      1. shredbobted Avatar

        It’s important to look beyond the crowd

  3. chrisnelson61 Avatar

    Just the right amount of ‘unsettling ‘!

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Rag doll dance 😉

      1. chrisnelson61 Avatar

        We are entranced…