Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell May 2013

Upon entrance into the realm of reality
My first image basks in the bliss of your smile
You knew that bearing two offspring was sheer destiny
All the love that you bestowed was definitely worthwhile

When I’m in pain, depression, or sorrow
You welcome me in a warmhearted embrace
Such care heals my soul for a better tomorrow
Your unrelenting support propels me in the life race

Your grace branches to lands beyond reckoning
Your unique ability to serve others is a true virtue
Your duties are far from easygoing
You deserve much more than the credit accrued

You fought valiantly when things turned gray
You should have a nice rest on this Mother’s day

This poem was a gift to my mother for mother's day. Because of this special holiday, I decided to post it on Hellopoetry so that all my brothers and sisters can read it. Enjoy:)
-M&M

Michael Mitchell May 2013

Oh little puppy

Whines and groans of melancholy
Knock on my door

Upon opening the blockade
The guest looked very eager
A small, furry stuffed animal sits

Eyes fixed on my complexion
When I smile, the doll imitates
When I brush my hand on the doll's fur
A tongue reveals and kisses my cheek

As I walk down the corridor
The fluffy rascal tails right behind

My eyes dart towards a toy
And the puppy snags it thereafter

With its brown precious eyes gleaming
It's impossible to resist the innocent tug
I take the plushy victim
And fling it across the room

The puppy witnesses the ~Plop~
And immediately dashes
Sprinting in the ten second race

Like a boomerang
The furry speed demon returns
With the plush trapped between its dull jaws
All I can remark is...
**"Good Boy!"

My dog is a year old and it still has its Puppy Days...
-M&M

Michael Mitchell May 2013

The Compass (10 w)

Cold Mirage
on Earth's pinnacle
uncovering truth
follow the arrow

It is quite odd to summarize all the illustrious details and poetry into a mere ten words..
-M&M

Michael Mitchell May 2013

Lullaby- Sonnet #1

The magnificent Sun dims to a mellow tie-dye
The calm Moon emerges in the horizon
The cosmos spews stars into the night sky
The glimmering white jewels bow in admiration

Crickets sing passionately in harmony
“Relax your dulled tools. Tis the hour of Sabbath”
The black curtain signals a season of serenity
It is time to ****** the speed on your highway path

Go to your square coffin, rest on the myriad of cloud
All your worries will wash under the fountain of youth
Close your connection to the world, you are now dream bound
To meet your almighty imagination, head a mile down south

So when nightfall approaches, you should say ”Good-bye”
Before I reveal my heartwarming lullaby

Sonnets are actually much more flexible than initially expected. With all these limitations, writing this type of poem is actually pretty far from challenging...
-M&M

Michael Mitchell Apr 2013

The Fearsome Finale

Every waking moment in store
Crowded with paper galore

Deer slumber while basking in the moonlight
But the desk lamp still shines terribly bright

Newton's laws and the ancient periodic table
When will these tests become a fable?

Ink spilled in elaborate formulae
The hermit emanated a drained sigh

Doomsday has arrived
When will these deathly trials subside?

Questions fired by gunshot
Each need to be defeated right on the dot

Anxiety fills the panic meter up to the brim
These tests decide the strength of the plant stem

Weak progress propels the plant to fall
While strong achievement props the small flora to stand tall

Arbitration day has finally come to an end
The days that proceed are emancipated from the time bend

All stress vanishes from sight
The belligerent has won the grand fight

This is my first couplet poem. Any constructive criticism about how to implement the poetry form more effectively will help immensely!:)
-M&M

Michael Mitchell Apr 2013

Pride - Senryu 1

Every little thought
Seems dominated by him
Taking all the credit

Where is the humility?
Under the furred pelt?
In the arrogant forest?

Egotistical glamour
Self absorbed valor
A lion with too much roar

Tape his grand mouth shut
Break his pearly white teeth now
Disparage his pride

The proud tiger now a mouse
Strength becomes feeble
Head hangs in total disgrace

This is my first senryu poem. Even though most are short in length, this one is pretty long...
~M&M

Michael Mitchell Apr 2013

Senioritis Showdown

Seniors sluggishly step
Trifling tunnels suddenly turn tame
But boredom befalls from bountiful blessings
The lengthy labyrinths lead to a lair of light
However, hazardous hiking harms healthy equipment
Determination among tunnel dwellers dwindles down drastically
Can crawling to the coronation corridor ease the contagious condition?

This is my first "tongue twister" poem (also known as alliteration poem). I wonder how someone can recite this without making a mistake..
~M&M