Tag: nature

“A Tanka Trio (10)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry15 Comments

Hi, everyone. The tenth installment of my tanka series titled “A Tanka Trio (10)” 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). Thank you, Manuela Timofte, for sharing these tanka with your readers. You’re a wonderful editor and I appreciate all you do.

“A Tanka Trio (10)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#28)

Sere crone winter sheds
Iced waraji at the door
Hangs her hiemal veil
On the windows, frigid laugh
Desecrates the sacred place

…..

(#29)

Shima-enaga
Silver-throated winter-borne
Yuki no tori
Huddle in Hokkaido chill
Little clouds alight on branch

You can read the rest of this tanka installment here:

A Tanka Trio (10)

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“Rocky Mountain Columbine Cluster” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Photography12 Comments

Hey, friends. Another of my nature photography images titled  “Rocky Mountain Columbine Cluster” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. Big thanks to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this image of my all-time favorite wild flower species (it’s also Colorado’s state flower). Much appreciated, Manuela.

You can view the image and its accompanying commentary here:

https://gobblersmasticadores.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/rocky-mountain-columbine-cluster/

Also, don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Gobblers by Masticadores, where you’ll find some wonderful writing and plenty of food for thought.

“Indian Paintbrush & Bluebird Feather” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Photography31 Comments

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.

You can view the image and its accompanying commentary here:

Indian Paintbrush & Bluebird Feather

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“Koto no Yume” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry28 Comments

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…”

You can read the rest of my poem here:

Koto no Yume

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“Grand Tetons & Snake River at Sunrise” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Photography29 Comments

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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Grand Tetons & Snake River at Sunrise

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“View South from Arch Rock” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Photography32 Comments

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.

You can view the image and its accompanying commentary here:

View South from Arch Rock

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“A Tanka Trio (7)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry36 Comments

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

You can read the rest of this tanka installment here:

A Tanka Trio (7)

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“Breakers on Rocks” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Photography31 Comments

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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Breakers on Rocks

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“A Few Haiku (18)” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Poetry38 Comments

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

You can read the rest of this mini-collection here:

A Few Haiku (18)

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“Textured Boulder & Big Indian Rock” published at Gobblers by Masticadores

On By Mike U.In Photography28 Comments

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.

You can view the image and its accompanying commentary here:

Textured Boulder & Big Indian Rock

Also, don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Gobblers by Masticadores, where you’ll find some wonderful writing and plenty of food for thought.