Poems from upnorthdavid
David grew up in Mexico. He brings a unique perspective to life in rural Michigan. Most of his poems are written spontaneously, as things catch his attention or humor him. Some of his pieces are lighthearted while others broach deeper subjects.
Coffee, DIY projects, and writing are his passion. Most his poems are structured, but he does enjoy writing free verse writing from time to time.
It's new again, in a different way
A friend from the past has come, and may
By finding rest in an old friend's heart
Renew a kinship, make...
A flag draped coffin on a stifling day
With somber taps that seem to say
A grateful nation, as your dead we lay
Into this earth, in a...
The whirring of the plastic blades
Bring such a small relief
The prospect of a restless night
Cements the firm belief
I wasn't made for...
The sun slips down the treeline
Another day takes flight
The final touch of color
Escapes into the night
The whispers of the forrest
The...
Why do you elude me?
I wait for you to come!
My ears are pounding like
The beating of a drum
I want my mind to stop
These thoughts: oh the...