“The Farm” published at Gobblers & Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

Hey, folks. I’d like to let you know my poem “The Farm” has been published at Gobblers & Masticadores. Many thanks to Juan Re Crivello and Manuela Timofte and their staff for sharing my poetry with their readiers. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity. Thank you, Juan and Manuela!

“The Farm’
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley

“Nighthawks scream
With evening’s descent
They know the truth
Black god’s-eyes
See everything
From salmon-hued
Heaven
As wings fold
Bird-bombs dive
Preying on the
Prayerless
Powerless
Oblivious
Strident-throated
Shrieks
A mindless alien-avian
Warning
Turn back
There is no hope here…”

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.

41 thoughts on ““The Farm” published at Gobblers & Masticadores”

  6. Congratulations again, Mike! An amazing poem, dark with such rich imagery that I can see and hear each part of the farm in the dusky light. You are brave and healing as you choose to leave the farm behind. Blessing, my friend!

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    1. Kindest thanks, Peggy. In reality, the farm isn’t like it’s described in this poem. People live there right now. But in my mind, the farm feels like this because of all the bad memories, hence this poem.

      I’m so far behind in replying/commenting. I feel like I fell off the face of the earth. So, please forgive me for being late in responding here and on your blog. I’m getting there. 😊

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    1. Thanks, Cindy. Hope you enjoyed the full piece. And yes, your comments made it through. I’ve just been exhausted metally recently and had to take a break from the blog. I’m just now trying to catch up on some comments. Hope you’re doing well, my friend. 😊

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    1. Thanks, Nigel. Hope you found the full piece to your likiing. Just trying to catch up on comments as I’ve sort of been cocooning for the past two weeks (mental / physical fatigue). 😊

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  14. Congratulations, dear Mike. I am always pleased to see your publications my friend👍🙂 Always keep shinning like the beautiful moon you often talk about🙂 you are the moon for the dark nights of many people my friend.

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    1. Your kindness shines brighter than any moon, Saima. Truly grateful for your ability to bring a smile to my face. Your support is priceless, my friend. Thank you so much for being here and making my day better. 😊🌙🌈

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  15. My so dear friend, Mike.. I always pray for your health and life. Your presence is really important to me. When I get so tired of life and people, I just open your blogs and read your poetry, and conversation.. I find solace in your wise words..A very strange kind of comfort.. that helps to have some trust in humanity, kindness, love, and life. Otherwise, life and cicumstances and people seem to be very cruel and strange at times. Being misunderstood or not understood at all is so painful.. it hurts deeply and we find no way..

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    1. It is painful, indeed, when we’re misunderstood or not understood at all. I can attest to this through a lifetime of experience. And the hard part is, we who are misunderstood may never know if the problem lies with others or within ourselves, and so we may beat-up ourselves and end up hating ourselves when in reality the problem doesn’t lie within us, and that’s a tragedy. At my age, I still fully believe that no one really understands me, and that I must constantly try to explain myself to everyone. It’s exhasuting, and I’m not good at it, and it causes me to isolate and just sort of give up on even trying anymore. So I end up writing poetry about it, and then I wonder if anyone understands my poetry and if I need to explain it all over again. It’s a never-ending cycle. I mean, I know I have problems and plenty of flaws, and I’m different from others in many ways, and my life experience has been nowhere near that of a “normal” person, but sometimes I want to scream at the heavens because I just can’t figure out the solution to my life and why I’m still alone. I choose isolation, yet I hate it, but I find safety in it, but it’s not living, it’s just existing, you know?

      Personally, I think people who feel they’re misunderstood tend to be the most intersting people if only we take the time to listen and get to know them. A lot of my poetry concerns people who have fallen by the wayside in life, misunderstood and forgotten. I’m one of those people, and that’s why I write about such things. I believe those who are misunderstood have plenty of intrinsic value and are worthy of loving and being loved. We just find it difficult to fit in, and it hurts. But we matter–all of us–and to be honest, I’d rather be with the misfits of society–those who are misunderstood–than with the “normal” people.

      I’m truly sorry you’re feeling sorrowful, my friend. Life is hard and unfair and exhausting and so uncertain. I just want you to know I understand what it’s like to be misunderstood and treated poorly by others. Kind and senstitive people seem to be the ones who suffer the most. There’s kinship among misfits, and camaraderie, and compassion, and even trust.

      I value your friendship, Saima, and I’m so glad you’re part of this community. I’m delighted each time I see you visit my little blog. I’m like, “Yay, it’s Saima!” 😃 You’ve been a part of my blogging journey since the early days of my blog and I thank you for your constant support. It’s a pleasure to call you my friend. 😊

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      1. Well, thank you so much for your comforting words, my dear friend Mike. And thanks a lot for taking time and writing such a detailed reply. It shows how empathetic and understanding human you are.
        Well, my friend, I feel no one can ever understand us as we are..we always have a strong desire to be understood by others and it hurts too when we are not understood especially by our intimate relations. But a time comes when we dont feel it’s essential. The most important thing is to be understood by ourselves. I feel this is more important when we know ourselves. Rest is secondary. Because in this world, every person is carrying his own baggage and living in detatchment with themselves then how can we expect any understanding from them. As I get disappointed by people, I quit the expectation of being understood by others. Its better to have your ownself to calm you in tough times and understand you when no one else is there. I think the most reliable relation is that one has with his own self. That’s enough.

        As far as you are concerned, I never see you as someone who lack something or has flaws. You are differently abled. I see you more normal than the so called “normal ” people😃 Honestly speaking they seem or feel dumb to me 🤪 If a person lack the ability of empathy, understanding, connecting with others on deeper level then how can they be “normal”😃 This is a generation of ” retarded thinking and feeling”😄

        Thank you, my friend for all being here to listen and understand me. Be happy, and stay safe, always.

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    2. “The most important thing is to be understood by ourselves.”

      I agree completely, Saima. I’m still struggling to understand myself. I look at my life and I think, “What happened? How did I get here? How have I failed so miserably at everything I’ve ever tried to do? Why am I still alone?” It’s frustrating. At my age, I feel like I should have everything in life figured out, you know? But then I realize it’s unlikely anyone has everyting figured out. We all have hopes and dreams, and we all have failures and regrets. I look at those who are successful and wonder how they did it, and why I’m not able to do it. I wonder if I’m fundamentally broken, if a human can be fundamentally broken to the point where he is hopelessly unfixable. I don’t have an answer to this question, alas…

      To understand oneself takes time and discipline and a whole lot of luck. What I do understand about myself is that I care about my friends and want them to be happy. If I can do something to make someone’s day a little better, it makes me feel good about the world and myself. I don’t know if that’s enough, but I have to hope it is.

      Anyway, thank you for your in-depth comments. I always enjoy reading your words because you’re a deep thinker and a compassionate soul. Like I mentioned above, I value your friendship and always wish the very best for you. You have a friend in Colorado who is cheering for you and wishing you all the best, every day. 😊🌸🌈

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