Brandon Ellrich

The Day the Earth Stood Still

1/19/19 This poem was written in response to David’s W3 Prompt #32: Wea’ve Written Weekly on the Skeptic’s Kaddish, so please visit his page to read other responses. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1/19/19) The mountains crumbled The rain downpoured Levees overspilled Volcanoes rumbled Tsunamis roared The day the Earth stood still The sky grewContinue reading “The Day the Earth Stood Still”

11 Favorites and Facts About Me

A Writing Prompt For Your Dog, Cat, or Pet! Anything else? No? Good. I’m bored with these questions. If you want to ask anything else, talk to Brandon. He seems to like responding to comments and such, so go bore him with your pointless queries. He posts pictures, stories, and poems about me, so youContinue reading “11 Favorites and Facts About Me”

Film Friday: The Menu

Searchlight Pictures (2022) The Menu by Searchlight Pictures (2022) This is one restaurant you do NOT want to dine in! The Menu stars Ralph Fiennes (Schindler’s List, Red Dragon), who is excellent. He plays a famous chef who cooks in an extremely exclusive restaurant on a remote island, accessible only by boat. Only society’s elite are invited toContinue reading “Film Friday: The Menu”

How to Make Memories Last

Holding on to the “Good Times” When you try to recall an event or you are asked about a specific period of time from your past, why are some memories more easily recollected than others? Making Connections Significant memories are tied to physiological and/or emotional responses. If you want to make memories of certain eventsContinue reading “How to Make Memories Last”

Golden End

The Golden Gate, the golden sun, My last stop before I’m done. The Arch, the Needle, the Canyon Grand, I’ve seen the wonders across the land. Death’s not late; his appointments, he keeps, But not this time; and then I leap. Copyright © 2022 Brandon Ellrich This poem was written in response to Sadje’s WhatContinue reading “Golden End”

Snowman

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Humble Pie

A Shadorma Humble Pie Is the best dessert Stuff your face Eat it up You can never have enough Be grateful for it Don’t be shy It surely won’t hurt Make some space Fill you up Sometimes this dish can be tough Be grateful and sit Copyright © 2022 Brandon Ellrich This Shadorma poem wasContinue reading “Humble Pie”

How to Deal with Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Brandon writes about dealing with depression during the holidays, especially those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Calico

A Cat Poem Dear calico, sweet calico,From whence you came, I do not know.Black and brown spots, white beneath,Even the bottoms of your feet.No symmetry in your design,Yet balanced as you walk the line.With mysterious, golden stare,Picaso’s work cannot compare.Lovely genetic selection,You are perfect imperfection!Copyright © 2022 Brandon Ellrich Thanks for reading! If you enjoyedContinue reading “Calico”

Rowen Winter

*This is a chain verse using a string of Haikus Rowen Winter ode to our Mother Earth in this winter season unable to cry crime of our passion shunning the awe of nature urn holds the ashes she’s grieving the loss ostracized to mourn alone owns no blame herself selfish disregard guarding our own interestContinue reading “Rowen Winter”