“A Summer’s Field in Winter” published at India & Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

Hey, folks. I’d like to let you know my poem “A Summer’s Field in Winter” has been published at India & Masticadores. Many thanks to Editor Abhilash Fraizer and his team for the opportunity to share my writing with their readers. I truly appreciate it.

“A Summer’s Field in Winter”
© 2022 by Michael L. Utley

“let us sift through summer’s solemn ashes
let us scavenge rusted hopes from twisted
hulks of yesterdays amid the swelter
and the din of frigid silence
as crows circle

this broad swath the acreage of sorrow
garden of the gods whose feckless mewling
echoes ‘cross the eons and the seasons
crumble into dust as autumn
gives up her ghost…”

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“A Summer’s Field in Winter” by Michael L. Utley

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47 thoughts on ““A Summer’s Field in Winter” published at India & Masticadores”

    2. I’m doing okay, my friend. Writing some new poetry this dark and snowy morning. It’s evening where you live, right? I’m always happy to see you here, my wonderful friend. Thank you for your kindness. It means a lot to me. 😊🙏

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  19. Mike, this piece is beautifully written and exquisitely laid out for us to feel emotionally. I love the comparisons with the hardships and seasons.

    «thus the world was burned and we burned with it
    rendered lurking shadows in the gloaming
    flesh and bone have failed us as the season
    of regrets approaches; we have
    earned winter’s wrath»

    As if there is redemption for our planet or government in the seasons. Wouldn’t that be a dream, indeed? Your work is brilliant in the piece, Mike, and I love reading your work. I know you are just getting warmed up for what is to come. Thank you Mike, for sharing your talent. Sending you hugs and love from us both our friend.

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    1. Thanks so much, Joni. Yes, I agree–I wish the changing of the seasons would usher in a change in our government (man, we really need an intervention of some sort, don’t we?). Your support is so appreciated, my friend. It keeps me going. Sending love to you and Scott, from snowy Colorado. 😊❄️

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      1. You are most welcome. I bet you are ready for some warm weather. We are so grateful to read your splendid poetry. Nigel write a lovely piece of poetry this week too. You are both so full of surprises. Sending our love. ❤️

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