Just a note to let you know the eighth installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (8)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Many thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for publishing this mini-collection. Here’s hoping you enjoy them.
“A Few Haiku (8)”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley
(#43)
Sweat upon my brow
Dries to crystal salt; my toil
Earns ivory crown
…..
(#44)
Early morning mist
Mother cloud comes home to nest
Earth is safe and warm
…..
(#45)
Insects whispering
Secrets filled with mystery
As I plant the rice
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.
Silent Pariah 
So full of, imagery, wonderful!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much for your kind words of support. I’m glad to know you enjoyed these little pieces. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
I love these! They are each so rich and evocative. Well done.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks, Russ. Your kindness is very much appreciated, good sir! 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
A beautiful series Mike, I especially love the delicate whispering of insects and the imagery of koi gliding through the pond 💜
LikeLiked by 3 people
Kindest thanks, Xenia. These warm words coming from you mean so much to me. Truly grateful for your presence here, my friend. Hope your week is going well. 😊🌸
LikeLiked by 3 people
Wonderful Haiku!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you, my dear friend! Your wonderful support and kindness are so appreciated. 😊🙏
LikeLiked by 3 people
Most welcome My dear friend.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Always so meaningful and deep
Wonder how I wander in your world of words🥰
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you so much, Reena. Your kindness is golden, my friend. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
I liked these, thank you for sharing them
LikeLiked by 2 people
Kindest thanks, Joanne. I’m happy to know you enjoyed these little ones, my friend. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely, Mike. I’m heading over to read more!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks, Diana. Your kind support is always appreciated, my friend. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
My pleasure. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
A moving collection, thank you Mike! 🙏🏻
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks so much, Michele. Your support is invaluable, dear friend. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
You’re very welcome, Mike and I feel the same. Thank you! 🙏🏻😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
❤️❤️❤️❤️
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you kindly, Filipa. Always a pleasure to see you stop by, my friend. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s always a pleasure being here, Mike! 😊 I hope you’re doing well.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Always treasured poems, Mike! ❣️
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks a bunch, Cindy. I appreciate you and your support, my talented friend! 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love them all, Mike! Congrats again, my friend! 🤗
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks so much, Lauren. I value your support so much, my friend (even when I’m late in responding to comments!). 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤️💜🩷
LikeLiked by 3 people
Kindest thanks, Linda. Here’s wishing you a happy Sunday, my friend. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
And all the best for the festive season if I don’t get a chance to say a specific Merry Christmas (this year is flying by!!) Linda xox
LikeLiked by 3 people
A wonderful Christmas and New Year to you and yours as well, Linda! 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
🥰
LikeLiked by 3 people
Mike, these are so stunning, I am going over to Gobblers to read some more.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Mike, I could not find the other Haiku but I found some other amazing works by you my dear friend. What a treat. Sending you lots of love.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Hi, Joni. I just now checked the links in this post and they all seem to work fine on my end (linking to the Gobblers site with the full selection of six haiku from this post). If you can’t access that page on Gobblers, you can find the page here on my blog:
https://silentpariah.com/2021/11/08/a-few-haiku-8/
Hope you’re doing fine, my friend. I’m sort of hunkering down at the moment so I’ve been silent for a few days (and I’ve fallen behind on reading and comments). All the best to you and Scott, and lots of love from CO. 😊
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you Mike, I will go in soon and read these. I was able to search your name and read some amazingly brilliant pieces. Have a nice rest my friend and thank you. I just updated my IOS and I put it off for this very reason it takes me forever to be able to figure out what’s going on with my computer and my phone afterwards. It is cold and a big gray here today. Perfect weather for a nap. Sleep well, my dear friend sending our love.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Excellent writing, Mike! Heading over to Gobblers!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Resa. Always a pleasure to have you visit, my friend. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re an exquisite poet, Mike!
LikeLiked by 1 person