My New Friend

Tribute to a Poet

Awake still

3:00 AM

I read you

I breathe you

Poet of the curve of flesh

The curve of lies

Of the curve pitch even

What storm threw you

Ashore amidst drift debris of love

Coughing up pain

Spewing sorrow

Half drowned but 

Free of a man’s tidal undertow

Your words glitter

Amidst the salt tear silt

Like a Japanese glass net float

To a beach combing reader

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Superior use of words and images here captures perfectly the effect of the poet's intent. I would be interested in knowing his identity.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Interesting write, friend. Poetry is like breath sometimes and I can feel it here.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks Kenneth. That’s quite an interesting comparison. I have an early morning routine of spiritual practices I try to do daily: prayer, meditation, certain Sufi practices that are done on the breath. So your words take on extra meaning for me. Much appreciated.

[Vol]

Michael,
I too need a new friend... one whose words glitter, and carries a Japanese glass net. Nice turn of phrase... "Poet of the curve of flesh
The curve of lies..."
Vol

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks Vol, gee don’t I glitter enough for ya?!

Best wishes for Christmas and the coming year. Michael

[Davidgeo]

This reminds me of Denzel Washington's appearance on Sesame Street in character as Alonzo Harris.

[redd Brick Keshner]

It’s amazing that at their very core, poets are bottom feeders when it comes to poems. Even morsels from our preferred tables are a feast! Absolute beauty here, Michael🕊️🙏🏻

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks Fred, I highly respect your body of work which makes an appreciative review from you greatly valued.

[Thomas W Case]

Brilliant tribute, my friend.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thank you, Thomas, very appreciated.

[Desert Knave]

One of the best things about the internet has been the few poets whose words have touched me. A very good write. ~Jim

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks Jim, I wrote this for Sarah, right below if not obvious. She’s great, check out her stuff.

[Curly Grace]

Some of the imagery hits close, especially the way it talks about someone weathering storms and still shining through. It has this gentle, late‑night admiration to it that feels personal. It’s a beautiful tribute to someone who’s been through a lot and still carries something bright.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks Sarah. And the post right below is the young lady I spoke about.

[Marie Kinnett]

I really liked it, you could feel that the person had gone through something but survived it. Beautifully written

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks Marie, appreciate your reading.

[Ken Simm.]

I like the tremendous lyrical quality of this writing. It hums with admiration it should have for itself. Beautiful.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Hello Ken, I’m just catching up on things. Thank you for reading and for the kind words.