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“The Footbridge” published at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World

Hey, everyone. My poem “The Footbridge” is available for your perusal at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World. Sincere thanks to Manuela for her kindness in sharing my poetry on her wonderful blog. “The Footbridge”© 2021 by Michael L. Utley That derelict footbridgeHas finally failedStranding us onOpposite shoresOf the abyssWordsLike rotted planksLitter the gorgeBelowDesires and dreamsDashedUpon…

“For Bonobo” (reprise)

“For Bonobo”© 2016 by Michael L. Utley I used to know a BonoboWho had a silly a grinAnd every time I’d say “Hello”He’d kick me in the shin I’d feed him whey and kidney pieIt made his tummy soreAnd when I’d tuck him into bedHe’d bite and scream and roar He played guitar and learned…

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