Hi, folks. The latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (13)” is now available at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Many thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. Here’s hoping you enjoy them.

“A Few Haiku (13)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#73)

Those who lost their way
In Aokigahara
Must be remembered

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(#74)

In the sea of trees
Koto and shamisen play
Sorrowful dirges

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(#75)

When the mist is thick
I can’t see the whip-poor-wills
Calling out to me

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I’d like to announce the latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (12)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Much gratitude to Editor Manuela Timofte for publishing this mini-collection. I hope you like them.

“A Few Haiku (12)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#67)

Regret stills haunts me
Even though my heart tells me
I did all I could

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(#68)

When I am in need
God responds to all my prayers
“Return to sender”

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(#69)

The days come and go
But sometimes inside my heart
The night never leaves

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Hi, friends. Just a note to announce the eleventh installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (11)” is now available at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. As always, many thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for publishing this mini-collection. Here’s hoping these little ones appeal to you.

“A Few Haiku (11)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#61)

Earth, sea and sky have
Tales to tell; be patient
For they speak slowly

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(#62)

I attain wisdom
Not from church or pagoda
But from woods and streams

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(#63)

When winter wind blows
All pretense is torn away
Bares my soul to all

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Hey, everyone. The tenth installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (10)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. I’d like to thank Editor Manuela Timofte for publishing this mini-collection. I hope you enjoy them.

“A Few Haiku (10)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#55)

Caught like wounded prey
In sharp fangs of granite crags
Dusk sun spills its blood

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(#56)

Those coins that fall through
Gaps in floorboards forgotten
Like old memories

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(#57)

My heart recalls you
Like my broken bleeding thumb
Recalls the hammer

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Hi, friends. The ninth installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (9)” has been published at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Sincere thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection with her readers. I hope they resonate with you.

“A Few Haiku (9)”
© 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#49)

The silent garden
My mother’s memories
Germinate

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(#50)

There is never joy
In the dark night of the soul
I embrace the dawn

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(#51)

I still hear the sound
Of breezes in bamboo groves
When I think of you

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Just a note to let you know the eighth installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (8)” 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. Here’s hoping you enjoy them.

“A Few Haiku (8)”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#43)

Sweat upon my brow
Dries to crystal salt; my toil
Earns ivory crown

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(#44)

Early morning mist
Mother cloud comes home to nest
Earth is safe and warm

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(#45)

Insects whispering
Secrets filled with mystery
As I plant the rice

You can read the rest of this mini-collection by clicking this link. 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.

Hello, everyone. The seventh installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (7)” is now live at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Kindest thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. I hope these resonate with you.

“A Few Haiku (7)”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#37)

Swathed in winter’s arms
Chilly bosom hushes earth
Snowy lullaby

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(#38)

As heron’s plume drifts
Away on a silent stream
Memories of you fade

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(#39)

Do worms of the earth
Dream of sunlight; are their minds
As blind as their eyes

You can read the rest of this mini-collection by clicking this link. 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.

Hey, friends. The sixth installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (6)” has been published at Gobblers by Masticadores. These small collections consist of six haiku and/or senryu. Special thanks to Editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this mini-collection. I hope these connect with you.

“A Few Haiku (6)”
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley

(#31)

Autumn ground mists rise
Earth gives up its ghosts as moon
Summons spirits home

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(#32)

Stones in shallow stream
Smooth and round as heron’s eggs
Current tends her nest

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(#33)

In a bamboo cage
Finch sings of the open skies
It will never see

You can read the rest of this mini-collection by clicking this link. 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.