Hey, everyone. I’d like to let you know my poem “The Golden Door” has been published at Gobblers & Masticadores. Thanks go to Juan Re Crivello and Manuela Timofte and their staff for this opportunity. I’m truly grateful. Thank you, Juan and Manuela!
“The Golden Door”
(c) 2017 by Michael L. Utley
“The golden door is caked with blood
A patinated crimson tracery
Its gilded crest a filigree
Of ruined hope
There is a sense of something there
Beyond this barrier intransigent
A light a balm a restful place
But not for me…”
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 
Well done, Mike! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you, Filipa. It’s always a delight to see you stop by to say hello. 😊
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It’s always a pleasure, Mike! 😊
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Frustration & anger, your poem says so much! 👊👊 And well done for publication at G&M. 🙏
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Thanks so much, Ashley. It’s certainly a poem about hopelessness and futility, that’s for sure. I appreciate your kind words, my friend, and I hope this coming week is generous to you. 🌲😊🌲
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Delightful.
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Thank you kindly, dear friend! All the best to you. 😊
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Most welcome My dear friend.
Thanks,Lot!
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Powerful words. Well done!
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Kindest thanks, Darlene. I appreciate you and your support so much. Have a good week ahead! 😊
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Congratulations , Mike. Wonderful 💕
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Thanks a bunch, Grace. It’s always a pleasure to see you here, my friend. Wishing you a good week to come. 😊
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My pleasure. Thank you, Mike. Have a wonderful week too, my friend.💕
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That’s wonderful! Congratulations!
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Thanks so much, Kymber. I appreicte your support. 😊
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Nice post.I subscribed. Have a nice week🍀☘️💝
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Many thanks. 😊
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Powerful, Mike. (Congrats on the publishing, too!)
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Thank you kindly. It’s a grim poem, for sure. I appreciate you and your support, my friend. Hope your week is going well and the “yahd work” is coming apace. 😊
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Congratulations, Mike! A very heartfelt and beautifully written poem! ♥️
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Kindest thank, Bianca, for your unwavering support. It means a lot to me, my friend. 😊
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It’s my pleasure, Mike! I adore your poetry! 😊
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Wow! Very intriguing! I’ll go there now!
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Thanks, Dawn. Your support is invaluable, my friend. 😊
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Well done.
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Many thanks for your kind support. I appreciate it so much. 😊
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My pleasure. ☺️
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Congratulations Mike!
Went over. – read and commented there.
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Thank you, Resa. I apprecaite you and your kindness. Thanks for your stalwart support, my friend. 😊
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😊😊
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Congratulations, Mike! I’m already captivated, so I’m heading over now. 🤗
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Thanks a bunch, Lauren. I apreciate you! 😊
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Congrats, Mike on another published poem! Beautifully crafted! I can feel the frustration and anger and the diminishing hope.
A work of art, my friend!
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Thanks, Peggy. It’s such a dark and brooding piece (par for the course from me, eh? 😆). Your kind words are inspiring, my friend. I appreciate you. 😊
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Thanks as always for sharing your gift and yourself!
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A deeply emotive piece that evokes similar feelings in the reader. Your poetry often feels ethereal!🎇✨ Congratulations, Mike!
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Thank you kindly, Aaysid. Your words always hit their mark and leave me smiling. I appreciate you and your support, my friend (and I hope you’ll forgive me for being so far behind on blogging recently–I’m scrambling to catch up on comments and read other bloggers’ posts). 😊
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Oh, no problem at all, Mike! Your blog posts are worth the wait. 😊
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