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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Metaphors and Similes

I am Madison

The soft light to start the day and to commence the night's display, I am like the Twilight bringing gentle colors as the horizon fades.

I am like a honeysuckle growing strong with the company of others, sweet with nectar and memories of childhood adventures.

A brave blue, the color of the tousled sea, a daring and deep midnight dream.

The Season in transition from Winter to Summer, warmth with a chill and fresh flowers.

Young anticipation, expectant not of fear but of pure excitement and a path of curiosity.

A wild mustang strong with precision, a jump in my step, and a stubborn independence.

An in-line skater and collector of cd's, I am like the 80's, I'd prefer the life of a treasure seeking Goonie.

An open book full of history with trails marking its course, I am like Massachusetts rich with stories and seasons of growth. 

Friday, March 3, 2017

Spring's Little Surprises

Hello!  I'm very sorry for the long two year wait, life's been busy leaving me with no writing time.  But I'm back at it with another poem inspired by the beautiful spring weather we are experiencing here in Missouri.  I hope you enjoy this little tidbit.  



Spring's Little Surprises


Delicate petals that birth from the sturdy trunk
Scrolls of bark that freely unravel young wood
Rays of gold that gently light the cheek with warmth
Peeking greens that path the dampened earth

Gentle winds that graze the water's rippled surface
Colors displayed across the past season’s neutral tones
Subtle chirps that harmonize with distant song
Patient eyes watching the uniquely patterned growth


~Madison Bateman










Tuesday, July 14, 2015

A Rainy Day



She looked beyond the window pane,

To see the birds at their fleeting games,

The ivory bark damp with rain,

The red-nosed children dripping little frames,

The tousled puddles never to be left the same,

To hear the constant tapping rain,

The wind chimes dancing to the music they played,

The clouds humming and mumbling to the tunes that were made,

The leaves shuffling, ruffling every which way,

Watching and Listening to all that God made.

~Madison Bateman

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Lovely Spring


Swirling winds and fogging trees,
Barren fields, barring dreams of
Flourished greens and misting streams,
Fluttering meadows and chirping birds,
Checkered blankets upon the grass,
Fresh strawberries dripping down my lap,
Sweet lemons and crunchy watermelons,
Penny rain with no refrain,
Tiny buds and buzzing bees,
The earth alive, dancing free
Life beyond my wildest dreams,
The long awaited Season of
Spring




Sunday, February 8, 2015

Go:61

This is a poem I wrote for the organization Go:61, based off of of the verse Isaiah 61. Go:61 is a nonprofit organization against modern day slavery and human trafficking.

From the ashes you made life,
From the grave you came alive,
You have conquered every strife,
And even with all my pride,
You held me up before your life,
Crying blood all for me,
So that I could be set free,
We must take the next step,
We can’t stop at your last breath,
Everything that you have done,
Must always carry on,
For I hear the captives every plea,
Crying to God,
“Come save me!”
I see the women trapped in lies,
Wanting her soul to come alive,
I feel the gripping hearts inside,
Broken with fear,
Trying to hide,
We can shine your loving light,
Into each and every dark, lost life,
We can do amazing things,
Through you who give so many dreams.


~Madison Bateman

Monday, January 19, 2015

A Treasure, A Pleasure

A secret, mysterious, Treasure.
That fills one with a deep, unspoken Pleasure.
Coming to surface what cannot be Measured.

Am I empty or full?
It is something so unknown.
The emptiness consumes.
The fullness blinds.
The pain is stripping my soul inside.
The feelings are burning so high, but why?

Is it love or fate?
I cannot contemplate.
 So vast and high are the feelings I cannot hide.
They burst from within like the sunrise on the tide 
Or the moon's bright shadow deep at night.

Beautiful yet daunting
What may surprise
What lies before my tear spent eyes.
Something awaits my adventurous mind,
Undreamed, Unheard
From the ears of the wise.

Soon it comes
Just as a wave crashes from behind,
Unseen, Unreal
For no one know what truly lies.
That's what makes it a surprise,
A Treasure, A Pleasure
That will soon arrive.

~Madison Bateman


This poem can mean a lot of things to you, it just depends on what you are going through.  You could see it as relating to Love, Life, or even Death.  This is a good poem to ponder on...

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Sunrise Bay

The constant changing colors of the sunrise on the bay was truly a work of God!