sun-scorched standing between soul-sharp rocks naked, beaten, tired the cool of nightfall envelopes me there is nowhere to rest trudging onward upon rough ground feet are bleeding wounds swollen-tongued and stomach tight misery eyes dart off where is hope and peace here? where is laden life? knotted back pinched calves pull tight tripping down to …
New Year’s Prayer
From time to time, I write music. Here is an excerpt from a song I wrote during college. The lines limp along without the accompanying music, but I decided I'd go ahead and leave the words up here for your own reflection. On this New Year's day, I don't know what to say or pray …
Matthew Erickson 