Hey, everyone. Just a quick reminder in case you missed it. I’m honored to be nominated for Author of the Month for April 2025 for my poem “The Bonfire” at Spillwords Press. I’m grateful to editor Dagmara K. for this wonderful surprise, and just wanted to post a brief reminder that voting ends April 29 in case anyone would like to check out my poem and lend a vote. Also, my good friend and absolutely brilliant poet Maggie Watson has a poem nominated for Publication of the Month titled “The Forest.” It’s sublime poetry from an amazingly talented writer. So, please cast a vote and support Maggie, too. She’s very much deserving of this award. You may find links to Maggie’s poem, my poem and the Spillwords Press voting page here:
“The Bonfire” by Michael L. Utley
Also, do visit Maggie’s blog if you can. Her poetry is poignant, intense and deeply moving:
Ephemeral Encounters by Maggie Watson
Your kind support would be greatly appreciated. I hope you enjoy the poems.
Silent Pariah 
Hello
How to vote?
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Hi, Isha. You can vote by clicking this link:
https://spillwords.com/vote/
You’ll have to register at Spillwords to vote, but it’s free and takes only a couple of minutes. 😊
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Congratulations to you and Maggie. I’ve voted.
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Thank you kindly, Robbie. Truly grateful for your wonderful support, and I’m sure Maggie will be as well. 😊
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Thank ypu so much for your support Robbie 🤗 it means a lot.
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Mike my friend, this is so kind of you !
Thank you from my heart.
I am keeping my fingers crossed for your amazing poem.
Your wonderful support is truly appreciated!
Have a lovely day 🙏🌈🤗
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It’s my pleasure, Maggie. Your writing deserves recognition, my friend. Fingers crossed here, too, for you poem to take the top spot. “The Forest” is truly amazing. 😊🌸
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Thank you for everything Mike 🙏🌈🤗
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Congratulations again, Mike, and good luck!
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Thanks a bunch, Liz! 😊
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You’re welcome, Mike!
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You got this!
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Thank you, Annette. Fingers (and toes) crossed for both Maggie and me. 😊
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Congrats again, Mike! I voted for you both! Fingers crossed! 🤗
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Thanks a bunch, Lauren. I appreciate you. Thank you for supporting Maggie and me. 😊
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My pleasure, Mike! 🤗
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Congratulations, Mike! Best of luck, you got my vote. 😊
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Thank you, Peggy. Hoping for a good outcome for Maggie and me, for sure. I appreciate your wonderful support so much. 😊
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😊
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Congrats on your nomination!
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kindness. Hope your week is going well. 😊
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You’re welcome – have a good week!
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Don’t and voted!!!
👍🩷🤞
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Thanks so much, Cindy. I appreciate you! All the best from sunny Colorado! 🌞
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You’re soooo welcome 🙏 Mike!! And from Cali! 🩷
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Congratulations my dear friend. I will pray for God you go ahead and win big Awards. God bless you all the best.
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Thank you, my dear friend, for your kind prayers and support. I’ve posted an update–I was chosen as Author of the Month, thanks to the generous support of wonderful people like you. So, many thanks to you, my friend! I appreciate you. 😊❤️🌸
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Welcome my dearest friend. You are so talented, I salute to you 🙏. Iam sooo proudful.v
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