#poetsoflinkedin – Page 3 – Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet

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”

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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Eatin’ My Thanksgivin’ Meal

A humorous poem about eating a Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving “Appetizer”

If you eat your Thanksgiving turkey,And you’re feeling kind of jerky,‘Cause you look at family members,And it prompts you to remember,All the arguments you’ve had,With your uncle and your dad.You start getting indigestion,But I have a good suggestion:If you have a grateful attitude,And your heart is filled with gratitude,And you focus on what’s good,Treating peopleContinue reading “Thanksgiving “Appetizer””

Give Thanks, Thanksgiving

This is a Thanksgiving poem inspired by two writing prompts.

Inescapable

Reminiscence of my sin initiates repentance; It imitates the semblance of innocence. I try to deny my primal desires, And imply the fire inside has died. I make haste to erase this hated face, And replace the trace with untainted space. You can fool a few, but if you do, too soon, The new willContinue reading “Inescapable”

Heart

Holding you inside my heart Even though we’re far apart Always yours Rest assured Together our love is pureCopyright ©️ Brandon Ellrich 2022 This acrostic poem was written in response to Thursday Inspiration #182 Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now. Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this post, please click the like button and leave aContinue reading “Heart”

Peace and Battle

“Peace and Battle” is a two-part acrostic poem based on the word November.

The Key and the Garden

An old brick wall stood behind the house Time attempted to bring it down, Bit by bit, cracking here and there A weathered and gray wooden door Donned a lock awaiting its key The key eventually found a sad, but curious girl And entrusted itself into her hand She united the key with its lockContinue reading “The Key and the Garden”