Michael Plante
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The Poet’s Creed
by Michael Plante Light a match, blow the flickering ember, watch it as it grows, see the world catch fire, offer no excuse. All compositions that appear on The Poet’s House are composed by Michael Plante and are subject to… Continue reading
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Kissing Sky
by Michael Plante I was born with the spirit of a horsethe strength I have can move a mountainand drag a thousand years across a desert with ease;endure a harsh storm brought on by the darknessand run faster than a… Continue reading
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That Racist Bastard
by Michael Plante I dragged that racist bastard up the mountain side;expelled a lot of energycalluses on my feetcalluses on my handsachy shouldersand a hunger in my belly. It fought all the way;skin ripped off its heelsknees scrapedhands bruisedachy shouldersand… Continue reading
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The Horse of Adversity
by Michael Plante I The Creator sat upon a blue stone dotting the darkness with stars and planets.Marvelling at his own creation a thought occurred: Light can exist in the darknessyet darkness cannot exist in light.This conflict shall transform… Continue reading
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Vases of The Heart
by Michael Plante People searching for lovepeople searching for a partnerpeople looking in the darknessfor something that isn’t there. Cry out in the loneliness of despaircry out to the silence of the nightcall forth the Godsplead your case. Tired the… Continue reading
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