Just a note to let everyone know the latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (16)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. I sincerely appreciate Editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. Here’s hoping they connect with you.
“A Few Haiku (16)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley
(#91)
How can hope survive
Solitary kitchen chair
And the empty bed
…..
(#92)
These old feet are numb
Memories are bitter cold
I must watch my step
…..
(#93)
I sought from the fox
Wisdom; he gave me instead
A flash of his tail
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Silent Pariah 
Nice Haiku written you!
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Thank you very much, my dear friend! I’m truly happy to know you enjoyed these little poems. Thank you for always being such a kind and supportive friend. Wishing you all the best from Colorado! 😊
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You are most welcome my dear friend. Iam so happy you like supporting comment. Kindness your reply me.v
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Wonderful ♥️
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Thanks so much, Caleb! 😊
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Love your haikus Mike.
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Thanks a bunch, Maggie. It’s always a pleasure to see you stop by, my friend. 😊
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Always my pleasure to read your words Mike.
Apologies for calling you Maggie earlier
My head is full of slamming doors.🙄
Have a lovely day.🙏😊
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me too – they consistently resonate with me ❤
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Thanks, David. Glad to know these little ones spoke to you. Always a pleasure to see you stop by, good sir! 😊
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🤗
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Hee hee, no worries, Maggie! I got a little chuckle out of it and it made me grin. It’s all good, my friend. I hope your upcoming week treats you kindly. 😊
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Thank you Mike.
I don’t know where my head is at.🙄
In my defence it was early here.
Thank you my friend, I hope the same for you.🙏
We keep fingers and toes crossed 😉
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ooh, that lesson from the fox!
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Thanks, Beth. I love foxes. I recall occasional fox sightings on the farm where I was raised. Always fascinated with these unique creatures, especially their significance in Japanese folklore. Glad to know you enjoyed this one, my friend. 😊🦊
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When the author David Sedaris lived in France for a while out in the country, he became friends with one that came to see him every day, and he named her Carol
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Carol the fox! Oh man, that would be extremely cool to have a fox friend. I’ve watched way too many fox videos on YT. I’m sort of smitten with foxes, you could say. 😀
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These are powerful, Mike, and delicious!
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Thanks, Carol. When you said “powerful” and “delicious,” for some odd reason I immediately thought of Whoppers malted milk balls! 🤣 (I have no idea why, but it sort of cracked me up.) I’m always happy to know my writing resonates with you, my friend. It’s a pleasure to see you drop by for a visit. 😊
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LOL, oh man, I laughed SO hard at this!! 😆
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Excellent, as usual! Well done Mike. 👏👏👏
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Many thanks to you, Ashley, for your always enthusiastic support. Your presence here in our little community is so appreciated, my friend. A happy Sunday to you. 😊🌳
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Heading over to read the rest of the haikus!
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Thank you kindly, Liz. I hope you enjoy the rest of this mini-collection. I appreciate you, my friend. 😊
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You’re most welcome, Mike.
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Powerful ❤️
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Many thanks. 😊
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Congrats on another publication, my friend. I’m looking forward to the read. 😀
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I love your haiku, Mike! 💕
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