That derelict footbridge
Has finally failed
Stranding us on
Opposite shores
Of the abyss
Words
Like rotted planks
Litter the gorge
Below
Desires and dreams
Dashed
Upon indifferent rocks
Silence is all
I hear from you
Subdued echoes
Of regret
Perish
In opaque mists
Impenetrable
To starlight
And hope
The absence
Of closure
Rooting me
In place
Heart seized
By fear
And uncertainty
Did you turn
And walk away
Or did you
Plummet
Like our words
Into the
Sepulchral gulf
And must I
Remain here
Forever
Waiting for
The answer which will
Never come
(c) 2021 by Michael L. Utley
In a Love World 
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Thank you so much as always, Manuela, for sharing my writing with your readers here on your wonderful blog. Very much appreciated, my friend. ☺️
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, Mike!
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A stunning poem from Mike
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Kindest thanks, Michelle. Your generous support means the world to me, my friend. I hope your upcoming week is safe and peaceful. Wishing you the best from Colorado. ☺️
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A very anguished poem. The broken bridge metaphor works very well.
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Thank you kindly, Liz. Bridges are powerful metaphors, aren’t they? Wishing you a good weekend ahead. 😊
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Excellent, evocative stuff, Mike. Thanks for sharing.
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Hey, Russ. Thanks a lot. It’s hard to find closure when bridges are destroyed, eh? I hope summer’s been treating you well and the wildfire danger hasn’t been too bad in your area so far. Wishing you a good weekend. 😊
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The emotions are palpable in Mike’s beautiful poem, Manuela. Congrats to him for being featured here, and I love the metaphor too.
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Thank you kindly, Lauren. Hope you’re doing well and August is treating you generously so far. ☺️
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A beautiful and heart-wrenching poem with your signature stamp, Mike. Thank you for posting, Manuela 💔
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Thanks a bunch, Cindy. You’re too kind, my friend. Wishing you a safe and peaceful week ahead. ☺️
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You’re so welcome, Mike and thanks for the wishes. I so much appreciate it. You have a good one as well❣️
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This part of the poem got me…. well done and I love it…
Silence is all
I hear from you
Subdued echoes
Of regret
Perish
In opaque mists
Impenetrable
To starlight
And hope
The absence
Of closure
Rooting me
In place
Heart seized
By fear
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Thank you so much, Miriam. A broken bridge is a devastating kind of sorrow. I’m glad to know you enjoyed this one, my friend. Thank you kindly for your generous words. ☺️
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such thought-full energy
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