I’m pleased to announce my poem “The Footbridge” has been published at Gobblers & Masticadores. Sincere thanks to Juan Re Crivello and Manuela Timofte and their staff for this opportunity. I’m truly grateful. Thank you, Juan and Manuela!
“The Footbridge”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley
“That derelict footbridge
Has finally failed
Stranding us on
Opposite shores
Of the abyss
Words
Like rotted planks
Litter the gorge
Below
Desires and dreams
Dashed
Upon indifferent rocks
Silence is all
I hear from you…”
You can read the rest of my poem by clicking this link. Also, don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Gobblers & Masticadores, where you’ll find some wonderful writing and plenty of food for thought.
Silent Pariah 
The imagery of words, desires, and dreams depicted as useless and dashed upon indifferent rocks below is really, really good. Wow, Mike.
~David
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Thanks, David. I don’t know if you recall, but we did a Poetry Partners collaboration with this poem and one of yours. It was a couple of years ago, not long after you began that initiative. This piece finally got around to getting published on Masticadores, so that’s kind of cool.
Anyway, thank you for your kind words, good sir. I appreciate your poetic insights, and I’m always happy to see you stop to say hello. 😊
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ooooooooh yeah! I knew this seemed familiar!!
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Those Poetry Partner collaborations are fun. I’d like to do another one sometime. 😊🙏
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that would be awesome!
also, if you’d like to do another kind of collaboration, I’d be up for that too 🙂
just let me know
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Congratulations , Mike. Wonderful poem .💕
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Thanks a bunch, Grace. Glad to know you found this one to your liking, my friend. Have a wonderful week ahead! 😊
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My pleasure. I sure did. Have a great one too, my friend.💕
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Excellent, Mike & well done on having it published at G&M 👏🙋♂️
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Many thanks, Ashley. I appreciate your kindness, my friend. Thanks as always for stopping by for a visit. 😊
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The imagery is excellent, Mike! Another poem that tugs at the heart but so well written. I left a comment on Gobblers too. Congrats, my friend!
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Thanks so much, Lauren, for your wonderful support. It means a lot to me, my friend. Glad to know you liked this poem. 😊
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Looking forward to reading the rest…
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Thank you so much for your kind support, Annette. I appreciate you. 😊
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Congrats, Mike. 🤗 I’ve read some of these recently published pieces before, but a second reading brings out things I hadn’t noted — and that’s the beauty of reading poets and writers like you!🌷
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Thanks a bunch. Yeah, it’s kind of cool that these older poems are seeing the light of day outside of my blog. And you’re right–sometimes multiple readings reveal things we missed before. I’m truly grateful for your kindness, my friend. It’s always a joy to have you visit. 😊
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Thank you. It’s always an extra joy for me to see you published!
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Tragic, but beautiful.
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Thanks so much, Dawn. Your kindness is inspiring, my friend. 😊
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Sometimes I read your words and they feel like they were things I wish I had the courage to say. Wonderful as always, Mikey. 🙏
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Thanks, Nigel. This right here really means a lot to me. I’m so glad my words connect with you, my friend, just like yours connect with me. Truly grateful for you, amigo. 😊🙏
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Appreciate you to Mikey. 💜🙏
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Congratulations!
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Thank you so much, dear friend! 😊
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Congratulations Mike on your wonderfully composed poem💕 Hope you’ve gotten all of my other comments
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Thanks, Cindy. Your kindness is so appreciated. And yes, I’ve received all of your messages today, my friend (thanks!). Hope you’re doing well and staying happy. 😊
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You’re welcome but I sent them days ago..lol. i think my phone doesn’t also send them so you might have missed my original ones from last week. I haven’t checked spam in agesa. I am, thank you so much.. Lots of juggling but good.. you know like a ping pong ball right now.. xo 🥹🤗
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How strange–your comments arrived just a short while ago and I quickly replied to them. WP is pretty wonky sometimes, and messages end up in the ether for a while. At least they finally showed up! 😊
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I tell you.. I was just responding to something else and then the comment was gone. Good to know we’re not going crazy or are we? 😂💓
crazy about you❣️
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