Hello, everyone. I’m excited to let you know my poem “I am the Coin that Falls Between the Cracks” is now available at LatinosUSA. Much gratitude to Editor Nolcha Fox for publishing this piece. Sincerely appreciated, Nolcha.
“I am the Coin that Falls Between the Cracks”
© 2024 by Michael L. Utley
“parts of me have died
that no one will ever know
nor will ever mourn
and why should they
I am just a remnant of myself
writ small among the vagaries of life
I am the coin that falls between the cracks
the sub-aural hum of power lines
the mote-specked silence of barn lofts
the dull glint of galaxies
as seen through rheumic eyes
I am the shadow
in the corner
of my cold
listless
mind…”
You can read the rest of my poem here:
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Silent Pariah 
Left a comment over there Mike.
Brilliant ink my friend✍️🤗
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Thanks so much, Maggie. Always grateful for your kindness, my friend. Enjoy your upcoming weekend! 😊
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You are very welcome Mike.
Thank you my friend.
I wish you the same 🤗
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I really liked this
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Many thanks, Joanne. I hope your Friday is going well. Happy weekend ahead! 😊
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Wonderful, Mike – congrats! (And I am taking his [ever sacred] hand. 🌷)
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Aww, thanks, Carol! What a kind gesture! I appreciate you, my friend, and wish you a grand weekend. I hope all is well in your part of the world. 😊
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That’s wonderful, Mike! Congratulations!💕
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Thank you kindly, Grace. Your presence is always a delight, my friend! 😊
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My pleasure always, Mike.💕
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Really beautiful my friend!
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Thank you so much, dear friend! I’m always happy to see you stop by to visit. You’re very kind. I hope everything is good in your part of the world. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. 😊🙏
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Most welcome my dear friend. Iam so happy. You always value my comment. You are most welcome 🤗
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I read this poem on LatinoUSA
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Such a beautiful poem!!!
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Thanks a bunch, Luisa. You’re very kind. 😊
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You’re most welcome, my dear friend! 🙏💙
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Wow Mike, always powerful food for thought. I’ll head over…. I hope you do t turn into a penny and are no more!! 🥹
Had to throw that in right now… Hope you can appreciate the pun.
💓❤️💓
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Thanks a bunch, Cindy. I hope you find the full-length version of this poem to your liking despite its incredibly somber tone. And thanks for the silly pun! You put a grin on my unshaven mug today! 😁
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So powerful, it’s overwhelming!
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Thank you kindly, Dawn. I appreciate you, my friend. 😊
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I commented on LatinosUSA, Mike, and what a stunning, evocative poem! Congratulations, my friend. ❤️
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Thanks, Lauren. I appreciate your steadfast support, my friend. It means a lot to me. Have a good week ahead. 😊
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It’s always a true pleasure to read your work, Mike. Wishing you the same, my friend!
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Congrats, Mike. I’m heading over to read. 🙂 🙂
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A belated thanks, Diana! 😊
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Congratulations, Mike, on the publication! Your gift shines, heading over to read the rest. 😊
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Thanks a bunch, Peggy! 😊
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Congratulations, my friend👍 It is so wonderful poem, love it❤️
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Many kind thanks, Saima. So happy to know you found favor with this one, my friend. 😊🙏
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Congratulations on being published. The poetry is touching and the last line has much to say.
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Many thanks, Kritika. Your kindness is so appreciated! 😊
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