“The Footbridge” published at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World
Hey, everyone. My poem “The Footbridge” is available for your perusal at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World. Sincere thanks to Manuela for her kindness in sharing my poetry on her wonderful blog. “The Footbridge”© 2021 by Michael L. Utley That derelict footbridgeHas finally failedStranding us onOpposite shoresOf the abyssWordsLike rotted planksLitter the gorgeBelowDesires and dreamsDashedUpon…
“There Were Daisies,” a collaborative story by Joni Caggiano and Mike Utley, published at Hotel by Masticadores
Greetings, folks. Just a note to let you know “There Were Daisies,” a new story collaboration with my friend and poet extraordinaire Joni Caggiano, is available at Hotel by Masticadores. A big tip o’ the cap goes to Joni for sharing this adventure with me and providing her uniquely lyrical and profound writing. You can…
“For Bonobo” (reprise)
“For Bonobo”© 2016 by Michael L. Utley I used to know a BonoboWho had a silly a grinAnd every time I’d say “Hello”He’d kick me in the shin I’d feed him whey and kidney pieIt made his tummy soreAnd when I’d tuck him into bedHe’d bite and scream and roar He played guitar and learned…
“Walking Tree,” a collaborative poem by Joni Caggiano and Mike Utley, published at LatinosUSA
Hi, folks. “Walking Tree,” a recent poetic collaboration with esteemed poet Joni Caggiano, is now available at LatinosUSA. Many thanks to editor Michelle Navajas for publishing this collaboration, and, of course, to Joni for inviting me to work with her on this piece. It was such an honor and a delight to team up with such…
“Fade” published at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World
Hi, friends. My poem “Fade” is now available at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World. I’m grateful to Manuela for continuing to share my poetry with her readers. “Fade”© 2021 by Michael L. Utley Dusk has fallen asStars scream heavenward and dovesMurmur mournfullyEvening-song has come and ICannot hear day’s parting cry Night blooms above asInsects whisper mysteriesAnd…
Michelle Ayon Navajas’ new book Afternoons That Tasted Like Love in Manila coming July 2026
Mark your calendars, everyone—July will usher in the newest book from prolific author/publisher/editor Michelle Ayon Navajas: Afternoons That Tasted Like Love in Manila. Michelle is an international best-selling author of poetry and prose, editor of several online literary magazines, and a tireless advocate for victims of domestic abuse and violence. A former educator, she now…
“Walking Tree,” a collaborative poem by Joni Caggiano and Mike Utley, published at Hotel by Masticadores
Hello, everyone. Recently, I collaborated with esteemed poet Joni Caggiano to create a piece of poetry, and this poem, “Walking Tree,” is now available at Hotel by Masticadores. A special thanks to editor Michelle Navajas for publishing this collaborative effort, and, of course, to Joni for asking me to work with her on this piece.…
“The Trunk” published at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World
Hey, everybody. Just a note to let you know my poem “The Trunk” is now live at Manuela Timofte’s blog In A Love World. My sincere appreciation goes to Manuela for her generosity in sharing this poem. “The Trunk”(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley There is a place for thingsThat don’t belong inOther placesThat sere and weatheredTrunk that…
“Bus Stop” published at LatinosUSA
Hello, folks. I’d like to let you know my poem “Bus Stop” is now available to read at LatinosUSA. Much gratitude goes to esteemed editor Michelle Navajas for sharing this poem with all of you. Sincerely appreciated, Michelle. “Bus Stop”© 2025 by Michael L. Utley she stood therestoic and stillas a river rock cairnat the crossroadsbus stopevery afternoonalonesave…
Nigel Byng’s debut poetry collection The Drifter The Prodigal The Last Son launches this weekend
This weekend marks the launch of The Drifter The Prodigal The Last Son, the debut poetry collection from Nigel Byng, an immensely talented writer and creator of the Helping You To Succeed blog. I’ve known Nigel for a while now, and a couple of things stand out to me: his relentless creative drive and his…
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