The Valley Ledger is excited to share a few poems from Michael B. Judkins with the rest of the Lehigh Valley.
Michael is a very talented and published writer who lives here in the Lehigh Valley. After reading his works, and listening to his poetry on SOUNDCLOUD, you will understand why we are so excited to share his poetry. His strong writing style vividly draws you in to his writing.
The poems below are from Michael’s current poetry chapbook and collection. If you would like to learn more about Michael you can visit his website, or listen to his poetry on SOUNDCLOUD.
I’ll manage
Even though- the walls cracked when I left,
And the floors had no tiles,
I’ll manage to build a mansion,
Made of brick and stones,
Over the decaying house,
I’ll manage to see the person
Who you came to be;
Even though the kids lost their dreams,
Parents’ dreams left unseen.
I’ll mange to see the light across the room,
That shines your inner truth.
Even though- the lights won’t come on,
And the food spoils,
I’ll grab you so close,
And never let go.
I’ll manage to be
The person I’m supposed to be.
Even through, the notice arrives,
I pull back from the shadow of doubt,
And grab you so close,
And never let go,
I’ll manage to be the person,
I’m supposed to be.
I’ll manage.
Written by: Michael B Judkin
MY Life
It’s that time in my life,
When a path must be taken,
Depends on the path itself?
I took the wrong path,
Dark, with just a hint of light,
Psychedelic objects surrounding rose colored days.
I made a decision to leave my life,
Venture to new sights in hope of something new.
But that is only in dreams, that place,
I stay in that place.
Not afraid of the path itself, or a place in my dreams,
I have discovered the best place to be,
Here, present, on my path, wherever it goes.
Written by: Michael B Judkin
The greatest feeling!
To be love,
For me,
Through the eyes,
Only you can see.
To be held,
As tight a glove,
Without a single budge,
Or a tug;
To be seen,
As tall as the maple tree,
Long as the rivers deep,
Tangled in the sea weed;
To be loved by you,
My confidant in times of need,
My strength when I’m weak,
And my beloved friend,
When my soul unforeseen.
The greatest treasurer’s one man can see,
Is the greatest feeling?
My best friend gives me.
Written by: Michael B Judkin
Truly Yours!
Blistering winds,
Gush through the skies,
As our love,
Blossoms upon the bird flight;
Suddenly, I realize,
My heart asleep,
My eyes can’t see,
My steps upbeat,
And I’m truly yours!
Remember the sweet kiss,
The long stroking bliss,
My heart doesn’t ache,
Just the happiness without the pain,
That leaves me breathless.
As the sweet cherries taste,
Your love I will forever partake,
I can honestly say,
I’m truly yours!
Happy Valentine’s Day
Written by: Michael B. Judkins
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 talents please contact us by emailing info@thevalleyledger.com If you are local we would love to share your creative talents, with the rest of the Lehigh Valley!
