“A Poet’s Lamentation” published at Hotel by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry

Hello, folks. I’d like to announce my poem “A Poet’s Lamentation” is now live at Hotel by Masticadores. Kindest thanks to editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this poem with her estimable readers. I’m truly grateful, Michelle.

“A Poet’s Lamentation”
© 2025 by Michael L. Utley

“pardon my sorrow
and forgive my weeping soul
my humble supplication
loosed into the void on raven’s wings
to fall on deafened ears of fickle gods…”

You can read the rest of my poem here:

“A Poet’s Lamentation”© 2025 by Michael L. Utley

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43 thoughts on ““A Poet’s Lamentation” published at Hotel by Masticadores”

  5. Your anguish at the world in which we find ourselves is so brilliantly evoked in this poem, Mike. Fortunately for us all, you are not at all bereft of words, even though I know it feels that way. Sending admiration and hugs.

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    1. Sincere thanks, Jane. People like you give me hope that perhaps all is not lost in this world. Your kindness is invaluable, and your encouraging words are so appreciated. Thank you for everything, my friend. 😊🍁

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    1. Thanks, Thomas. I experienced the same issues at Hotel this morning–pop-up ads all over the place and a malicious website warning. I notified the editor (Michelle Navajas) and she was going to notify the owner of Masticadores to let him know the site has been hacked. Not sure when it will be fixed as I haven’t checked it since this morning. and haven’t heard back from anyone.

      PS — If you’d like to read the entire poem, you can find it on my blog here:

      https://silentpariah.com/2025/02/23/a-poets-lamentation/

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    1. Many thanks, my dear friend. Your words are very generous and kind. I hope your day is going well. It’s sunny and clear here in southwest Colorado (78° F). Wishing you an enjoyable week! 😊

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  11. rajkkhoja's avatar rajkkhoja

    You are most welcome my dear friend. Iam so happy to your kindness reply me. My day going Very well & you too. Beautiful weather there, here’s Rainy season. Stiil raining here. I wish you too.

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    1. Thank you, Diana. Sometimes I feel like my soul has run dry, but all I can do is keep trying, hoping for goodness to return, and continue putting words on the page. Surely this darkness will be followed by dawn…and I hope I’m still around to see it.

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      1. I was thinking of Gandalf lately and his quote about how we don’t get to choose our time, only what we do with it. Your presence matters, Mike. Collectively we represent hope and make the dawn possible.

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