The poems below are from Michael\u2019s current poetry chapbook and collection. If you would like to learn more about Michael you can visit his website<\/a>, or listen to his poetry on SOUNDCLOUD<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Even though- the walls cracked when I left, Written by: Michael B Judkin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s that time in my life,<\/p>\n When a path must be taken,<\/p>\n Depends on the path itself? Dark, with just a hint of light,<\/p>\n Psychedelic objects surrounding rose colored days. Venture to new sights in hope of something new.<\/p>\n But that is only in dreams, that place,<\/p>\n I stay in that place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not afraid of the path itself, or a place in my dreams,<\/p>\n I have discovered the best place to be,<\/p>\n Here, present, on my path, wherever it goes. <\/p>\n To be love,<\/p>\n For me,<\/p>\n Through the eyes,<\/p>\n Only you can see.<\/p>\n To be held,<\/p>\n As tight a glove,<\/p>\n Without a single budge,<\/p>\n Or a tug;<\/p>\n To be seen,<\/p>\n As tall as the maple tree,<\/p>\n Long as the rivers deep,<\/p>\n Tangled in the sea weed;<\/p>\n To be loved by you,<\/p>\n My confidant in times of need,<\/p>\n My strength when I\u2019m weak,<\/p>\n And my beloved friend,<\/p>\n When my soul unforeseen.<\/p>\n The greatest treasurer\u2019s one man can see,<\/p>\n Is the greatest feeling?<\/p>\n My best friend gives me. <\/p>\n Blistering winds,<\/p>\n Gush through the skies,<\/p>\n As our love,<\/p>\n Blossoms upon the bird flight;<\/p>\n Suddenly, I realize,<\/p>\n My heart asleep,<\/p>\n My eyes can\u2019t see,<\/p>\n My steps upbeat,<\/p>\n And I\u2019m truly yours!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Remember the sweet kiss,<\/p>\n The long stroking bliss,<\/p>\n My heart doesn\u2019t ache,<\/p>\n Just the happiness without the pain,<\/p>\n That leaves me breathless.<\/p>\n As the sweet cherries taste,<\/p>\n Your love I will forever partake,<\/p>\n I can honestly say,<\/p>\n I\u2019m truly yours!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Happy Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Written by: Michael B. Judkins<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you to Michael for sharing your inspiring work with the rest of the Lehigh Valley. If you live in the Lehigh Valley and would like to share your\u00a0talents please contact us by emailing info@thevalleyledger.com<\/a>\u00a0 If you are local we would love to share your creative talents, with the rest of the Lehigh Valley!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nI\u2019ll manage<\/h2>\n
\nAnd the floors had no tiles,
\nI\u2019ll manage to build a mansion,
\nMade of brick and stones,
\nOver the decaying house,
\nI\u2019ll manage to see the person
\nWho you came to be;
\nEven though the kids lost their dreams,
\nParents\u2019 dreams left unseen.
\nI\u2019ll mange to see the light across the room,
\nThat shines your inner truth.
\nEven though- the lights won\u2019t come on,
\nAnd the food spoils,
\nI\u2019ll grab you so close,
\nAnd never let go.
\nI\u2019ll manage to be
\nThe person I\u2019m supposed to be.
\nEven through, the notice arrives,
\nI pull back from the shadow of doubt,
\nAnd grab you so close,
\nAnd never let go,
\nI\u2019ll manage to be the person,
\nI\u2019m supposed to be.
\nI\u2019ll manage.<\/p>\n
\nMY Life<\/h2>\n
\nI took the wrong path,<\/p>\n
\nI made a decision to leave my life,<\/p>\n
\nWritten by: Michael B Judkin<\/p>\n
\nThe greatest feeling!<\/h2>\n
\nWritten by: Michael B Judkin<\/p>\n
\nTruly Yours!<\/h2>\n
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