Wednesday, December 05, 2012

From a Summit High

The beauty of a dream, is how it can come true,

Everything we want, we can have, if we want to.

Just set your sights upon, the thing your heart desires,

And set the wheels in motion, with each turn you're climbing higher.

Now travel up that mountain, 'til its summit is in sight,

And view the panorama's beauty, whether it be day or night.

You'll be filled with so much pride, to see how far you've come,

And see that life's a journey, from birth until it's done.

Let's share this great adventure, from the Earth up to the sky,

And see the world together, from our mountain's summit high.

There we'll stand together, with hearts and souls as one,

And live our dreams forever, from now 'til life is done.

—Michele Cameron Drew

Saturday, November 03, 2012

The Dance

Gentle rain lingers
On asphalt runners
Melding
Into tree lined carpets
Of emerald—
Where two lovers touch
Once again
And dance
In circles

Recreating moments—
Once forgotten fragments
Of dreams—
Music playing on the air
As hearts
Unfolding softly as linen
Once again
Intertwine
To become one

—Michele Cameron Drew

Monday, October 15, 2012

Today's Dream

Today's indulgent melodies,

Daydream perfect visions,

Painted of moonlit moments,

As eyes dance like gemstones of desire,

Along the ocean shoreline.

—Michele Cameron Drew

Friday, February 04, 2011

A Thousand Days - Sonnet XXV

The current selection from my ongoing book "A Thousand Days" is now available on the book page. I hope you have all been enjoying this work as much as I have. =D

Sonnet XXV

This morning as I opened up my eyes...

Continue Reading Sonnet XXV

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Saturday, January 29, 2011

At Dawn

Awakening at dawn,
the sun's fingers unfolding,
trace rays of color,
across the far reaching hand,
of the sky.

—Michele Cameron Drew

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Could a name be more befitting,
For a princess of such grace?
Shining like a heavenly star,
She fills your heart with hope and joy.

The hues of the northern lights,
Twinkling in her eyes,
As she gazes into your soul,
You will see it's reflection in her stare.

When she speaks to you of things,
In her woman-childish way,
Something reaches right from her soul,
And tugs at the strings of your heart.

Aurora is a reminder of all that has been,
And a hope for all that will be.
Mother Earth has been so kind,
To bless us with such beauty.

Early prose, pulled from the closet, circa 1996.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Unforgettable

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Fields of Frozen Glass

original artwork by author

Mist surrounds a deep dark moon;
Below leaves of innocence lie quiet—
shadows revealing untold secrets
faded within roots
of guilt.

Colours turn softly as our world
turns itself back.
Each moment ticking by
transports us slowly
to an ice-enchanted place
of wonder— barren
where none guilty
of inhumanity
shall reign.

All past is void;
only ice-aged fields
of frozen glass-
shall remain.

—Michele Cameron Drew

Thursday, December 09, 2010

Top 40 Poetry Blogs on the Web

Today, while looking for a post that I had recently commented on, I decided to try to find it by googling myself. Instead, I came across a link for Poetic Expression, on the Guide to Art School's list of the Top 40 Poetry Blogs on the Web. I would like to thank SR Education Group for putting together this wonderful list of blogs, for their kindness and for the honor of being placed in their list.

SR Education Group offers Guide to Art Schools as part of their SR Education Group network. "Because the path to and through higher education isn't clearly marked, they strive to offer a place where students can find the resources they need to make informed decisions. A place for them to hear advice from students who have been in their shoes. A place to find tools that will enhance their careers and educational endeavors. Most importantly, a place where they can connect with schools to begin their future and attain success."

You can learn more about their sites here.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Sonnet XXIV

Alas good knight, why hast thou turned around?
Thy message reached me, but it makes no sense.
To turn and run at thy sweet love’s expense,
Though thee hast reached halfway to proving ground?

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

A Thousand Days

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A Thousand Days
(A Book of Sonnets)

A Thousand Days, a book of sonnets and also my newest endeavor has recently had its own page(which can be reached from the link in the top bar) added here at Poetic Expression. Updates will be added to the page as they are published and become available for your enjoyment. I have linked the first two installments, Sonnets XXI and XXII below, respectively.

Sonnet XXI

A thousand days or so had come and gone…

Sonnet XXII

Entering from stage left in brilliant form… (A Thousand Days pt2)

[Read more from 'A Thousand Days' by Michele Cameron Drew]

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Poetry 101: The Basics of Poetic Form

The first of a series of light history and tutorials on the basic principles of traditional English poetry, by Michele Cameron Drew.

So Many Things

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There are so many things I wish to say,
I bite my tongue so not to cause a stir.
So many things, in oh— so many ways.
To stir would cause the pot to overturn.
Just like I do most each and everyday,
Guess I'll just settle down right here and learn,
And wait for signs to fall down from the sky,
And send me where his heart calls by and by.

-Michele Cameron Drew

Monday, July 13, 2009

In the Setting of the Sun

The sun is setting all around us

In the colours of today

It lights our way with His love

And warms us with His grace

From this collage of dreams and memories

In waves we ride the tide

Each moment pure and lovely

As two tender hearts collide

Yesterday we sailed together

Rediscovering the truth

And the beauty of the days

That we shared in our youth

Today you're far away

Yet you feel so close to me

I could never have imagined

It would mean so much, you see

Tomorrow still the future

But no means to an end

I know now that forever

I will always call you friend

No matter where we are

In the end when life is done

My heart will rest beside yours

In the setting of the sun

-Michele Cameron Drew

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Watercolor

The morning after love
A gentle tender whisper
In the daybreak as we rose
Bagels and lox for you
Just cream cheese for me
Our favorite cafe` table
As we sipped a darkened brew

Smiles endlessly shining
Eyes singing delightfully
Dancing in their shadows
As they penetrated
My quiet composure
A somewhat pleasant stress
Washed over me
In my naivete

And I whispered
I love you...

—Michele Cameron Drew

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Sonnet XIX

Sonnet XIX

	My lover's kiss was like a million stars, Across the jaded purple velvet night, And then the starlight falling from his eyes, Reflected on this halo burning bright. His angel, strong and beautiful, was I, Who saved him from himself one fateful night, And left behind with him my tender heart, Along beside a tear at morning light. Passed twenty years, my calling once again, Return me to the depths from whence I came; The needs there of a solitary friend, Upon who's heart I once had staked my claim. Oh, how can I but send to him my love? His angel from the Heavens up above. —Michele Cameron Drew
Copyright © 2009 Michele Cameron Drew. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Reconnection

Reconnection

Tenderness so long ago
Hanging about mind's edge
Taunting, teasing
Playful moments of youth

Reconnection overwhelms
Touching surface of heart
With evocative dreams
Torturing soul

Warm light emanating
From this memory
This dream of old
Expectations limitless
Falling to abyss
Of emotion

Confusion building
From this depth
Hearts withdraw
In fear that old wounds open

Friendship, reflection
Their greatest desire
And should it be
The will of Him
Someday
Maybe more

—Michele Cameron Drew

Friday, May 29, 2009

Where I Belong

Where I Belong

Closing my eyes
My mind wanders
Drifting off
In daydreams of azure
I see reflections
Of myself— swimming
In the deep oceans
That are your eyes

Soon my love
I'll be drowning
And should I perish
Then so be it
Let the world go on
Without me
Because this—
Is where I belong

—Michele Cameron Drew

Monday, May 25, 2009

Starbird Hill

In darkness awakening,
First glimpse of snow white,
Brought beauty of wonderment,
Like shimmering diamonds,
'neath new morning’s light.

A frozen paradise waited.
Oblivious to the chill,
Warm mittens and overcoats,
We rushed to the sled race,
Atop Starbird Hill.

We flew down this mountain,
Blustery wind to frozen face,
On a sheet of ice and snow.
Oh, what fun we had then,
In our Starbird race.

And as the day closed,
Its beauty wouldn’t subside.
Sleepy heads in reverence,
Thinking of day’s events,
We gently closed our eyes.

In darkness awakening,
First glimpse of snow white,
Brought beauty of wonderment,
Like shimmering diamonds,
'neath new morning’s light.

—Michele Cameron Drew