I’m excited to announce my poem “Sea of Trees” has been published at MasticadoresCanada. Sincere thanks to Editors Juan re Crivello and Ray Whitaker for sharing this poem with their readers. Much appreciated, Juan and Ray.
“Sea of Trees”
(c) 2019 by Michael L. Utley
“To slake my thirst
With dew from leaves that never see the light
Arboreal the tears that fall and quench
The darkest dreams
To fill my bowels
With loam whose cloying scent bespeaks of death
Arboreal the taste of living earth
My hunger begs…”
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Silent Pariah 
Congratulations 💯✨️
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Thank you so much, Isha. Truly grateful to you. I hope you’re doing well. 😊
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I am doing fine🙂
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all poetry is healing because it comes from a tender place deep within. darkness & light rest upon one another: both are necessary to wholeness❤️🦋❤️
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Thank you for your kindness and wisdom, my friend. Your words ring true, of course. I appreciate your stopping by to read and comment. Wishing a wonderful weekend ahead for you. 😊
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I left a comment there Mike !
Congratulations on your publication.
Loved it my friend.
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Thank you, Maggie. Your generous support is a wonderful thing, my friend. This one is really dark (and probably not for everyone). I’m so glad to know you enjoyed it. Wishing you a good weekend. 😊
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Mike I love your writing my friend.
We write it as we feel it, that is how it should be.
Keep shining !
Thank you.
I wish you the same 🤗
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What a lovely poem
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Thanks so much, Joanne. I appreciate your generous support. I hope February is treating you well, my friend. All the best from snowy Colorado. 😊
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You are welcome, February has been a good month for me
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I read this earlier today. Congratulations, Mike. I left you a comment from Robbie’s Inspiration.
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Thanks a bunch, Robbie. It’s very kind of you. I appreciate you and your support so much. Have a good weekend. 😊
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My pleasure, Mike. I hope your weekend is also good.
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Congratulations Mike! 👏
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Thanks so much, Sara. I’m always delighted to see you stop by to say hello. I hope your weekend is going well, my friend. 😊
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You’re very welcome, Mike. Always a pleasure!
My weekend is going ok, thank you. Have a fab day, Mike! 🤗
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Oh. Wow, Mike sounds intense. I’ll head there soon! 💓
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Thanks, Cindy. I appreciate you. 😊
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Muuuuah and I you!💓
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Wonderful, Mike! Well done! 👏👏👏
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Many thanks, Ashley. I appreciate your kindness, good sir. 😊
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Wonderful work, Mike — Congrats!
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Thank you so much, Carol. You’re very kind to me, and I truly appreciate it, my friend. A happy Sunday to you. 😊
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Congratulations, Mike! It’s beautiful! 🌊🍀
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Thank you, Filipa. It’s always a pleasure to see you here, dear friend. Wishing you a good Sunday. 😊
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Congratulations!
Beautiful and exquisite poem
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Thank you so much. Luisa, my friend. I appreciate you. 😊
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You’re more than welcome, Mike ❣️
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Congrats, Mike. I’m heading over. 🙂
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Many thanks, Diana. Always grateful for your support, my friend. 😊
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Remarkable in its imagery! Congratulations!
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Many thanks, Dawn. Thanks for stopping by to say hello. 😊
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