“The Daisy Ring” published at LatinosUSA
Greetings, friends. Just a note to let you know my poem “The Daisy Ring” has been published at LatinosUSA. Editor Michelle Navajas does such a wonderful job of sharing various writers’ offerings with her readers and it’s always an honor to be published by her. I’m sincerely grateful, Michelle. “The Daisy Ring”© 2021 by Michael L. Utley “I…
My Poem “Wisdom” Featured in Nigel Byng’s Exploring Poetry Series
Hey, friends. The estimable and supremely talented Nigel Byng has graciously featured my poem “Wisdom” in his Exploring Poetry initiative on his blog Helping You To Succeed. This series explores the poetry of various authors as Nigel reads each piece and takes a deep-dive of analysis and interpretation to explore beyond the words. I am…
“Heroic” published at Manuela Timofte’s blog In a Love World
Hi, folks. My poem “Heroic” has been published at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World. Many thanks to Manuela for sharing this poem. Truly grateful for your kind gesture, Manuela. “Heroic”© 2013 by Michael L. Utley The kid was too youngThis distant uncanny boyFace abscondedInto the murky depths of hisDrenched and threadbareCrimson hoodieEyes mere pinpricksOf sentience in…
“This World is Yours” published at LatinosUSA
Hello, everyone. My poem “This World is Yours” has been published at LatinosUSA. Sincere thanks to editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this piece with her readers. I’m truly grateful, Michelle. “This World is Yours”© 2023 by Michael L. Utley you thought you couldsave the worldwee ladyou couldn’t evensave yourself those bleak nighthawk skieswhere dead stars falllike blood-bloated fliesand…
Congratulations to Lauren Scott, Winner of Spillwords Press Publication of the Year
A big shout-out to my friend and writer extraordinaire Lauren Scott for taking home the honor of Publication of the Year in the Spillwords Press 2026 Awards. Lauren’s brilliance shines whether she’s writing poetry or prose, and her poetry collections are beautiful and soulful and well worth reading. Lauren’s winning poem “I Am From” can…
“January’s Scion” Published at Manuela Timofte’s In A Love World Blog
Hey, friends. Just want to let you know my poem “January’s Scion” has been published at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World. I’m grateful to Manuela for her kindness in sharing this piece with all of you. “January’s Scion”© 2022 by Michael L. Utley January’s scion, born of wintermessenger of midnight’s dark domainharbinger of fearful…
I’ve Been Nominated for Author of the Year for the Spillwords Press 2026 Awards
Hey, everyone. I’m delighted to announce I’ve been nominated for Author of the Year at Spillwords Press for my poem “The Bonfire.” This Spillwords Press 2026 Awards nomination is more than just an honor for me, it’s a validation of my voice as a deaf, introverted writer who wants desperately to connect with people. I’m grateful…
“The Cairn” published at LatinosUSA
Hello, friends. Just a quick note to let you know my poem “The Cairn” is now available at LatinosUSA. Many thanks to editor Michelle Navajas for being so kind as to publish this piece. Truly appreciated, Michelle. “The Cairn”© 2023 by Michael L. Utley a handful of stonesthe currency of a hardened heartcannot purchase a reprievefrom the weight…
“A Few Haiku & Senryu (64)”
© 2025 by Michael L. Utley (#379) my lifebereft of kin and kenDecember trees ….. (#380) a whisper of hopejust enoughto tear me to pieces ….. (#381) these heavy skiesand the burdens they carrydove’s cries ….. (#382) expectant hushbeginnings and endingswe yearn for both ….. (#383) don’t ask of my heartthere are dark places thereineven…
“A Few Haiku (23)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores
Hey, friends. If you’re in the mood for some haiku and senryu, Gobblers by Masticadores has published the latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (23).” These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Many thanks to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing my poetry with all of you. “A Few Haiku (23)”© 2021…
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