“The Daisy Ring” published at Hotel by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

I’d like to let you know my poem “The Daisy Ring” has been published at Hotel by Masticadores. Many thanks to Editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this poem. I’m truly grateful for your kindness, Michelle.

“The Daisy Ring”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley

“I found thee in a faerie copse…”

“Hmm?” she murmured
Her gaze caught somewhere
In the rainy neon night-world
Beyond the coffee shop window
Her fingers weightless
Feather-like
In my hand
Ethereal
Furnace-hot

“I found thee in a faerie copse
Alighting on each flower fair
And as I ‘proached thee in the hopes
Of snaring thee in lovers’ ropes
Thou disappeared into thin air…”

She looked at me then
A faint smile teasing
Her lips
“Your poetry is terrible,” she said…”

You can read the rest of my poem here:

“The Daisy Ring” by Michael L. Utley

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36 thoughts on ““The Daisy Ring” published at Hotel by Masticadores”

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    1. Kindest thanks, Jane. This piece is really sad and was difficult to write. Fortunately, the bit about the girl criticizing the guy’s poetry was just some affectionate teasing (she actually adored his poetry because she adored him). Your steadfast support is wonderful, my friend. Thanks for stopping by. 😊🍁(solidarity)

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    1. Thank you, Cindy. It’s quite a sad poem overall but that one line sort of came out of nowhere and it was perfect to show the girl’s affectionate teasing of the guy’s terrible poetry. Thanks for dropping by, my friend. 😊

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    1. Thanks, Dawn. I wanted to add a sense of fantasy to this one, but leave it ambiguous enough for the readers to make up their own minds about what was going on. I love fantasy (Tolkien FTW!), so this one was fun to write despite the sorrowful theme. 😊

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    1. Kindest thanks, Kirsten. I was unsure if I’d ever submit this one anywhere. It was posted on my blog back in 2021 and languished there. I didn’t know if anyone would understand it. I’m glad I went ahead and sent it to Michelle at Hotel. I’m so pleased to know you enjoyed it. Thanks, friend. Have a good Sunday, willya? 😊

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