I’m excited to let you know my poem “I’ve Come at Last to Anhedonia” has been published at Hotel by Masticadores. Sincere gratitude to Editor Michelle Navajas and her team for sharing this poem with their readers. Thanks so much, Michelle!
“I’ve Come at Last to Anhedonia”
(c) 2023 by Michael L. Utley
“I’ve come at last to Anhedonia
that bleak and melancholy land
beyond the god-forsaken desert sand
far ‘cross the sea of memories
where sunlight fades and none has e’er returned
the forests filled with stunted things
that in the shadows furtive lurk
rise forth from mires amid the murk
of blackened loam and caustic springs
and yellowed grasses’ brittle bones
that slough and sigh in bitter breeze
a desiccated meadow’s wheeze
a mournful death-rattle intones…”
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Silent Pariah 
looking forward to finishing this…
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Thanks, Annette. Hope you enjoy it, and thanks as always for your kind support. 😊
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Thank you so much for sharing your publication Mike. I am.honored to publish your work.
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Kindest thanks, Michelle. I appreciate the opportunity so much. 😊
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Iam so happy, your publication.
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You’re very kind, dear friend! Thank you as always for visiting and leaving such a nice comment. I hope your week is going well! 😊
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Iam happy to your always kindness reply. I hope too.
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Wonderful writing, Mike. Congrats!
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Thank you kindly! It’s always a pleasure to see to stop by. Wishing you the best from the-leaves-are-a-changin’ Colorado! 😊🍂🍁
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I liked what I read, your are talented
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Thank you so much, Joanne. Your kindness has brought a smile to my face tonight! I appreciate your support, my friend. 😊
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Each word builds on the next in this melancholy poem so well scripted in your usual Mike style that only you do so well. I’ll head there now.. ❣️
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Thanks, Cindy. I hope the rest of the poem appeals to you as well, my friend. 😊
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🎬🩷🙌🙌🙌 👍👍👍👏👏👏💓🎬
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Excellent job sharing your incredible and inspiring work, Mike. 🌼
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Many thanks, Michele. It’s always a pleasure to see to drop by for a visit. I appreciate your kindness, my friend. 😊
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You’re very welcome, Mike and I appreciate your talents and kindness, of course. 😊
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Congratulations, Mike, on this powerful publication. I left a comment on Hotel. Hugs, my friend.
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Thanks a bunch, Lauren. I appreciate your thoughtful comments and your stalwart support. Thanks so much for being part of this community, my friend. 😊
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Heading over, Mike. This is going to be good. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Diana. I saw your note over at Hotel and I left a reply there. I appreciate you, my friend! 😊
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Each line of this poem is rife with beautiful, melancholic imagery, and every stanza adds to the profound depth of this remarkable piece! Congratulations, Mike.
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Thanks so much, Aaysid. I appreciate your kind appraisals and keen insights. Anhedonia is a nightmare, for sure. Hope your weekend is a good one. 😊🍁🍂
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This is such a fantastic poem! It really grabbed me.
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Thanks, Dawn. I love structured poetry, so this one was both a challenge and a delight to write despite its extremely dark tone. The act of creation is its own reward, you know? 😊
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