I’m pleased to announce that my poem “Thus the Evening’s Stillness Deepens” has been published at MasticadoresIndia. I’m so grateful to Terveen Gill and her team for their support and kindness in publishing my poem. Terveen’s peerless enthusiasm for creative writing is inspirational on so many levels. I’m both delighted and humbled to have my poetry included at MasticadoresIndia. Thanks a bunch, Terveen!
“Thus the Evening’s Stillness Deepens”
“I don’t want to break the peaceful
stillness of this winter evening
as the gloaming deepens and the
shadows freeze upon the hills…”
I’d be grateful if you would check out the rest of my poem by clicking this link. Also, be sure to follow and subscribe to MasticadoresIndia–it’s a wonderful place for those who love writing.
Congratulations My Friend. Great write.
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Thank you kindly, Goff. Glad you enjoyed it, my friend. Greetings from cold and snowy Colorado! ☺️
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Pleasure My Friend. Windy and damp this side of the pond.
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Congrats Mike, richly deserved I’m sure! 👏👏🎉🎉 Will check it out presently. 🤞🤞😁😁
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Many thanks, Ken. I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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I’m sure I will Mike! 👍😁
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Congratulations! 🙂
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Thanks so much for your kind support. 🙂
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Congratulations , Mike. Loved it.💕
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Kindest thanks, Grace, and thanks for visiting, my friend. 🙂
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My pleasure 💕
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Lovely work my friend! Congratulations 👏
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Many thanks, my friend–very much appreciated. 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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Congratulations to you, my brother Mike. Glad to be able to read you again. Hoping you’re doing fine this Winter (ouch, it’s a burning summer this side). This poem touches the soul with an irresistible tenderness.
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Hey, Lamittan! Good to see you again, my friend. Thanks for your kind words. I hope the world is treating you well. Winter here has been snowy, which is just what this drought-stricken region needs. I much prefer springtime, however I find winter to be the most inspiring season as far as poetry is concerned. Thanks for stopping by and take care, my brother. 🙂
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Thank you, my brother. Yes despite the heat and sweat here, my family and I are pretty fine. Glad to hear from you too. I suppose winter inspires much poetry too, cause “when icicles hang by the wall and Joan the cook doth keel the pot, when the owl sings tuu-wit, a merry note”, as so says Shakespeare, then poetry flows more and more through our veins. And yours is a true example. Thanks and have a great time, buddy. 😇
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Wow.. that is truly beautiful.
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Thanks so much. Anything that features the moon most certainly has my heart. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Much gratitude and appreciation. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Mike. Your words are beautiful and your contribution to MasticadoresIndia is much appreciated. 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Terveen. I’m most grateful for your support and the opportunity to share my poetry with your readers. It’s always such a thrill to see my work at MasticadoresIndia. Much appreciated. *tips cap*. 🙂
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Well done, Mike! A tender poem. 🤗🙏
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Kind thanks, Ashley. Your support is invaluable to me. Thanks so much for stopping by and reading. 🙂
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It’s sounding so beautiful as always. I’ll head there Mike to read the rest soon! Congratulations! 💞
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Thanks a bunch, Cindy. I hope you enjoy the poem, my friend. 🙂
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Congratulations on the publication of this gorgeous piece! 🙂
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Many thanks for the kind comment. It means a lot to me. I appreciate your stopping by and reading. Truly grateful to you! 🙂
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Congratulations Mike! Really beautiful poem. So romantic and evocative and moving. I loved it.
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This is such a nice thing to say. Thanks so much for your kind words of support, Iseult. Much appreciated! 🙂
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Well done, Mike! The imagery in this is very lyrical – almost old-fashioned. I think that’s because of the range of vocabulary you choose. I feel drawn into the space, I feel the cold, I see the rising moon. I hope you don’t mind me saying, it reminds just a little of LM Montgomery – the beauty and the softness and perhaps even the personification.
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Thanks so much, Jo. You’re an astute reader–I did indeed see this setting in an antiquated light. There’s a feeling of an older time here, and I pictured both the moon and the narrator dressed and behaving accordingly. It just seemed to match the emotions that were running through my mind as I wrote this.
Embarrassingly enough, I was unfamiliar with LM Montgomery so I googled the name and was like, “Oh, Anne of Green Gables!” I’ve definitely heard of this but haven’t read it. My older sister is a big fan, however.
Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated. 🙂
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Congratulations, Mike! This is a beautiful poem. I especially love the last lines.👍🏼😊
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Thanks so much, Aaysid. Your always-kind reviews are so inspiring. Truly glad to know you liked this one. (My computer died so I’m typing on my old Nexus 7 tablet with one finger! 😀 I’m so far behind in all my WordPress stuff…). Much appreciated, my friend. 🙂
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It’s amazing how you can write a poem of this length and keep me hooked from line to line, Mike ❤
~David
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Hey, David. Thanks for such a nice comment. Honestly, I get lost in my poetry (and prose) while writing and I sort of just go where the words take me. I’m so often surprised at where I end up. It’s always an adventure. I’m so glad to know this one kept you hooked throughout. I hope the world is treating you well, good sir. Greetings from cold and snowy Colorado! 🙂
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👋 Mike 👋
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Well, that was stunning beyond words, Mike. I’m speechless. ❤
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Thanks, Diana. I know you have a fondness for the moon so I was curious what your reaction would be. It’s always a pleasure to know my words resonate with you, my friend. 🙂
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She’s a constant, Mike, her face looked upon by our ancestors for millions of years. I love that sense of connection through time.
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Congratulations, Mike! Your poem took my breath away, absolutely stunning.
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Lauren, your comment put a huge grin on my face. 🙂 Thanks so much for such a wonderful review. I’m truly happy to know this poem spoke to you. Much appreciated!
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You’re very welcome, Mike. Have a wonderful day!
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Congratulations, Mike! Another spectacular poem! Every word chosen for imagery and emotion, preciseness and mood. Lovely, my friend!
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You’re always so kind and generous with your appraisals, Peggy. Thank a bunch for your always enthusiastic and inspirational support, my friend. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Many thanks. 🙂
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Congratulations Mike!🥳🥳🥳 It’s totally deserved! I admire and love your work. ❤️❤️❤️
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Many thanks, Filipa, for your always positive and supportive comments (and please forgive me for this late reply). I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Much appreciated, my friend! 🙂
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Beautiful poem, congratulations 🎊 🥳
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Vipanjeet. My apologies for responding so late, as well. I truly appreciate your wonderful comment. 🙂
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