“Anchor” published at Chewers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

I’m excited to announce my poem “Anchor” has been published at Chewers by Masticadores. A big thank you to Juan Re Crivello and Nolcha Fox and their team for this opportunity. It’s always an honor to share my work at Chewers by Masticadores. Thank you, Juan and Nolcha, for your kindness and support!

“Anchor”
(c) 2022 by Michael L. Utley

“she sat there
9,000 miles away
on the edge of her bed
or the ledge of her building
I never knew which
and talked about anchors
and the black depths
of depression
and what it would feel like
to fly…”

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21 thoughts on ““Anchor” published at Chewers by Masticadores”

    1. “…the wonderful, horrible, helpless human condition…” Yep, that about covers it. Life is so messy and fraught with fear and uncertainty. Even when we find someone to love, there’s still no guarantee of happiness.

      Thanks as always for your kindness, my friend. It’s always a joy to have you stop by to say hello. 😊

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    1. Thanks, Joni. Hope you enjoy this poem. Juan and Manuela have been nice enough to publish three of my poems over the past two days (one at Gobblers, two at Chewers). A nice surprise, indeed. 😊

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  9. What a big thanks to both of them for the publications. I loved your piece.

    The vividness of this piece is uncanny. You can feel yourself tighten up as you read and try and imagine what it would feel like to be texting another person who you love and care about – waiting for that next text.

    While you wait, for the next text, your staggering words describing your walk with her are magnificently written:

    “her face
    enraptured
    turned up to the sun
    and we passed
    through columbines
    lupine fire-weed
    monkshood sun flowers
    while conifers and aspens
    susurrated, whispering secretively
    in the language of the trees
    amid strange atonal birdsong”

    I love nature and it was like I could see the flowers you were describing. Then the end took my breath away. Not having an anchor in life I only experienced once when I was seventeen and my boyfriend who took me from my chaotic home life, left me for another. It is a terrible feeling. Thank you for sharing your beautifully written piece, Mike. It is always a joy and honor to read your work. Many blessings and love coming your way. 🥰

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