Greetings, folks. Another of my nature photography images titled “Indian Paintbrush & Bluebird Feather” has been published at Gobblers by Masticadores. Much gratitude to editor Manuela Timofte for the publication of this image. Thanks a bunch, Manuela.
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Hi, everyone. I want to let you know my poem “Koto no Yume” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. I really appreciate editor Manuela Timofte’s kindness and support in publishing my poetry. It means a lot to me, Manuela.
“Koto no Yume”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley
“In dreamland forests of my soul I hear
What deafened ears in waking cannot know
A yearning in konara groves
That lilts in silent soft-edged shadows calls
The stream conversing with the hart has hushed
Its liquid-silver voice now mute
As herons ankle-deep in currents pause
And reverently bow in pious prayer
The insects cease their gossip in the ferns
And in anticipation preen their wings
As purple katakuri nod
At crimson higanbana through the leaves
And sly kitsune slinks from trunk to trunk
A flash of pale white-flickered tail
To find a seat ‘neath green-leafed momiji
Or ‘neath the needled kuromatsu boughs…”
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Just a quick note to say one of my nature photography images titled “Grand Tetons & Snake River at Sunrise” has been published at Gobblers by Masticadores. Editor Manuela Timofte does a wonderful job with her creative artists and I’m delighted to have my writing and photography hosted by her. Kindest thanks, Manuela.
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Greetings, folks. Just want to announce one of my nature photography images titled “View South from Arch Rock” has been featured at Gobblers by Masticadores. Thanks so much to editor Manuela Timofte for publishing my nature photos. You’re the best, Manuela.
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Hello, friends. The seventh installment of my tanka series titled “A Tanka Trio (7)” is now available at Gobblers by Masticadores. Each of these installments contains three tanka (be sure to click this link or the link below to read all of them). I appreciate editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this installment with her readers. Many thanks, Manuela.
“A Tanka Trio (7)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley
(#19)
When I sought knowledge
I opened my eyes and ears
When I sought wisdom
I opened my mind and heart
Rain and sunshine for my soul
…..
(#20)
In my winter dreams
I walk barefoot in the spring
Sink my toes in loam
In the green konara copse
Gathering the brown acorns
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Hi, folks. I’m pleased to let you know one of my nature photography images titled “Breakers on Rocks” has been featured at Gobblers by Masticadores. Many thanks to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing my nature photos with all of you. You’re very kind, Manuela.
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Hi, friends. The latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (18)” is now available at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. As always, much gratitude to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. Here’s hoping you find these little ones enjoyable.
“A Few Haiku (18)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley
(#103)
Bones of the earth split
Emaciated world’s skin
Granite ribs protrude
…..
(#104)
Holes in waraji
Worn through soles through countless years
My soul worse for wear
…..
(#105)
Deafened ears can hear
Whispered symphonies of earth
Deafened hearts ignore
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Hello, everyone. Just a heads-up to let you know one of my nature photography images titled “Textured Boulder & Big Indian Rock” has been featured at Gobblers by Masticadores. Sincere gratitude to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing my nature photos with all of you. Thank you kindly, Manuela.
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Hey, everyone. The sixth installment of my tanka series titled “A Tanka Trio (6)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. Each of these installments contains three tanka (be sure to click this link or the link below to read all of them). As always, much gratitude goes to Editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this installment with her readers. Thanks, Manuela!
“A Tanka Trio (6)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley
(#16)
I would gladly give
All I have or ever will
For the simple truths
Of the frog in Basho’s pond
And Williams’ red wheelbarrow
…..
(#17)
On a cattail
A dragonfly preens his wings
Iridescently
There is beauty everywhere
If only my heart could see
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Hello, everyone. Another installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (17)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Many thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for publishing this mini-collection. I hope you enjoy them.
“A Few Haiku (17)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley
(#97)
I have burned my hands
In the furnace of the past
Stoking memories
…..
(#98)
Stars write arias
For the bashful moon to sing
But who will listen
…..
(#99)
I have made my peace
Sitting under willow trees
In the green shadows
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Silent Pariah 