Michael's poetry dates to the start of his career. Through the years he has maintained his diaries in the form of art preparation and poetry journals. Some of this work has been edited into the published volume Fifty Fingers (2003). Featured here are pages from Michael's current diary, with recent poetry additions. This page will be renewed frequently, offering a log of work-in-progress through the year.

"While writing the Redford book, I was blocked on poetry. The journals kept me brewing. They're like a conscience-voice, reminding me to respond to the events of the day, the tribulations and inspirations."