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Michael M. Brownstein

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Erased in Plain Sight

Cracks in the ruins

Feb 7

A surreal, post-apocalyptic cityscape with tall, crumbling buildings that appear partially erased or decayed. Some structures have missing walls, exposed interiors, and skeletal fire escapes, while a hazy atmosphere gives the scene a sense of abandonment and quiet devastation. The streets are nearly empty, with a lone truck and a few scattered elements hinting at past activity.

Feb 7

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Published in
Scuzzbucket

Brilliant Darkness

A poem for silent witnesses

Jan 30

A cracked, reflective landscape stretches into the distance, a faint blue glow seeping from a deep fissure. In the misty background, fireworks shimmer softly, their golden light diffused by the fog.

Jan 30

Published in
The Lark

What Goes Unsaid

A passing down

14h ago

What Goes Unsaid

14h ago

Published in
Black Coffee Poetry

What We Don’t Say

Thin as Ice

4d ago

A black-and-white photograph of two distinct human silhouettes facing each other on a textured wall. One figure leans slightly forward while the other subtly leans back, creating a sense of unspoken tension and emotional distance. A small but weighted space separates them, evoking silence and hesitation. The soft, diffused lighting casts a timeless, atmospheric feel, while the textured wall adds depth, making the moment feel suspended in quiet uncertainty.

4d ago

Published in
Scrittura

No Single Threshold

Work left to be done

5d ago

A partially built structure with scaffolding reaching toward an open sky. The scaffolding appears sturdy yet unfinished, symbolizing ongoing construction and growth. The vast sky in the background suggests openness, possibility, and the continuous process of building and reshaping.

5d ago

Published in
The Lark

Between Words

What goes unsaid

6d ago

An abstract image featuring two subtle human-like figures positioned with space between them, surrounded by soft, flowing shapes and organic curves. The figures appear calm and introspective, connected by gentle lines that evoke communication and unspoken understanding. The color palette includes soothing shades of soft blue, warm yellow, and muted green, creating a peaceful and spacious atmosphere without direct or literal elements.

6d ago

Published in
The Lark

Maybe It’s Worth Asking

That’s where it can begin

Mar 4

Close-up of a window covered in condensation, with water droplets scattered across the glass. Warm sunlight filters through the droplets, casting an orange glow and creating an abstract, textured pattern. Blurred shadows are faintly visible behind the glass, suggesting a distant figure or scene beyond.

Mar 4

Published in
Scrittura

One Sec

Here, then gone

Mar 4

A nighttime scene inside a parked car, showing a white father and his Black teenage daughter sitting in silence. The daughter, taller than the father, has dark skin and natural textured hair. She is seated in the passenger seat, facing forward toward the windshield, her hand resting on her lap. The father, in the driver’s seat, has one hand on the key in the ignition.

Mar 4

Published in
Black Coffee Poetry

The Air That’s Left

For now

Mar 3

A close-up of a person’s face with eyes closed, brow slightly furrowed, conveying exhaustion and introspection. Around the head, a hazy, fuzzy texture evokes a sense of suffocating air or mental fog. At the base of the neck, a soft, glowing light symbolizes a fragile breath or inner life force. The overall composition reflects internal tension, emotional weight, and the delicate balance between overwhelm and fleeting calm.

Mar 3

Selected Silence

Who decides what you hear

Feb 25

Closed French double doors with the words “TRUTH” and “JUSTICE” written on them. A yellow tape reading “BY INVITATION ONLY” stretches across the doors, symbolizing restricted access. The scene is dimly lit, creating a moody atmosphere that evokes themes of censorship, exclusion, and silenced voices.

Feb 25

Michael M. Brownstein

Michael M. Brownstein

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I am writing to learn as I learn to write.

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