“You There” published at Chewers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

I’m pleased to announce my poem “You There” has been published at Chewers by Masticadores. A sincere thank you to Juan Re Crivello and Nolcha Fox and their team for sharing my poetry with their readers. It’s definitely an honor for me. Thank you so much, Juan and Nolcha, for this opportunity.

“You There”
(c) 2022 by Michael L. Utley

“I can only bleed so much
but it’s never enough
to satisfy you, is it
nevermind my shattered soul
and flesh flayed wide
no secrets left
no shadowed clefts
to hide what’s left of me
just the cold glare of reality
and the medicinal stench
of silent eternity…”

I’d be delighted if you’d read the rest of my poem by clicking this link. Also, be sure to follow and subscribe to Chewers by Masticadores. It’s a wonderful place for those who love writing.

30 thoughts on ““You There” published at Chewers by Masticadores”

    1. It’s a difficult poem to read (and write), for sure, but while life can be unpleasant, it’s important to protect the parts of ourselves that have deep meaning. Depression is a monster, but I won’t let it destroy everything in my life, hence this poem. 😊

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    1. Thanks so much, Dawn. Yeah, my poems tend to be different, that’s for sure! But each one has deep, profound meaning for me so I give those thoughts, feelings and memories a voice and let them speak their truths. I appreciate you and your support, my friend. 😊

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    1. Thanks a bunch, Diana. Always a pleasure to receive your kind support, my friend. I’m trying to catch up, too–I’ve fallen behind on responding to comments. Wishing you a wonderful weekend! 😊

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    1. Thank you, Nigel. Yeah, this was an intense poem to write. Anger and frustration and defiance in the face of the dark reality of depression. There are still some things I hold dear that I won’t surrender, no matter how bad things may become. There’s still some beauty in this world that’s worth holding on to, I believe. Thanks for your support, my friend. I truly appreciate you. 😊

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