“A Few Haiku (6)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

Hey, friends. The sixth installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (6)” has been published at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Special thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. I hope these connect with you.

“A Few Haiku (6)”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#31)

Autumn ground mists rise
Earth gives up its ghosts as moon
Summons spirits home

…..

(#32)

Stones in shallow stream
Smooth and round as heron’s eggs
Current tends her nest

…..

(#33)

In a bamboo cage
Finch sings of the open skies
It will never see

You can read the rest of this mini-collection by clicking this link. Also, don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Gobblers by Masticadores, where you’ll find some wonderful writing and plenty of food for thought.

32 thoughts on ““A Few Haiku (6)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores”

    1. Thank you kindly, Aaysid. I’m so glad Manuela is publishing these haiku/senryu collections. While many are really cringy in my way-too-hard-on-myself opinion, there are a few that hit the spot for me, and I think I improved over time. I really appreciate your support, my friend. Truly means the world to me. A good rest of the week to you! 😊🌸

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    1. Warmest thanks, Xenia. Your kindness put a smile on my face this morning, and I’m grateful to you for that. I hope November has been good to you, my friend. Stay warm! All the best from sub-freezing (20F) Colorado. 😊🍁

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    1. Many thanks, Robbie. I really liked the imagery of those smooth, round river stones in the stream. I couldn’t help but to think of a nest brimming with eggs. Glad to know you enjoyed these little ones. 😊

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    1. Thanks so much, Joanne. Many years ago, I was given a female cockatiel. She was such a wonderful, beautiful companion…yet I always felt a deep regret when I’d look at her in her cage, wondering if she felt sorrow at being unable to fly. As I grow older, I feel more and more like she must have felt as I become unable to do things I used to do.

      I appreciate your constant support, my friend. Thanks for your kindness. 😊

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      1. Thanks, Jeff. Caged birds (or any caged animal) hurt my heart, you know? As a kid on the farm, I would watch hawks soaring on summer thermals and wish I could fly. To be caged and denied our most basic instincts isn’t any way to live. Maya Angelou said it so much better than I could ever hope to in “Caged Bird.”

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    1. Kindest thanks, Priscilla. I’m happy to know you found these little ones enjoyable. I have quite a few here on my blog (360 total so far) and I’m delighted to seem them being published. Thanks for stopping by, and have a grand weekend! 😊🌸

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