“From Tsukiko, While Watching the Moon” published at Hotel by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

Hi, everyone. Just a note to let you know my poem “From Tsukiko, While Watching the Moon” has been published at Hotel by Masticadores. Sincere thanks to Editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this poem. Your kindness means a lot to me, Michelle.

“From Tsukiko, While Watching the Moon”
© 2025 by Michael L. Utley

I have waited long enough
among midnight forests
and somnolent bamboo groves
the furtive whispers
of pensive yurei
a forlorn supplication
to dissolve further
into the rayless world
of lost souls
to seek the sleep
of bōkyaku

cloistered among
susurrating reeds
I bathe my feet
in Sanzu’s nocturnal tears
adorned in fragrant
willow shadows
as koi drowse
in the depths of dreams
and kitsune slink
clandestinely
their night-thoughts
unfathomable…

You can read the rest of my poem here:

“From Tsukiko, While Watching the Moon” by Michael L. Utley

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34 thoughts on ““From Tsukiko, While Watching the Moon” published at Hotel by Masticadores”

    1. Thanks a bunch, Bianca. I’m so pleased to know you liked the poem. I truly appreciate you, my friend. I’m behind on blogging stuff (again) and I know I’ve missed some of your poems and comments recently. I’ll catch up soon. Enjoy your upcoming weekend. 😊

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    1. Thank you, dear friend. Your kind words always touch my heart. I appreciate you and I’m always glad to see you stop by to say hello. I hope all is well in your world and that springtime is treating you generously. 😊

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      1. rajkkhoja's avatar rajkkhoja

        You are always welcome my dear friend. Iam so happy you always happy about my little poor comment. I always with you and pray to God you go ahead & get lot of Aword. God bless you 😇 Tack Care.

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    1. Thanks, Ashley. This poem is sort of an anomaly for me as I absolutely love the moon and generally view it as a friendly presence in the night sky. I’m glad to know you liked the poem, my friend. As always, thank you for stopping by to say hello. Wishing you a grand Sunday, good sir! 😊🌳🌙

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