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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Jan 23, 2021 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Dog Stars

I hate the sun
without you here
I wish the moon
could still see you too

I can forgive the stars,
if they’d let me see you there
Maybe tomorrow though
they may need some time

Canis Major perhaps;
you always loved animals
That’s where I’ll look for you
in the midnight sky

Better to do it then
so you won’t see my tears

About This Poem

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Not actively editing

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

4 years 5 months ago

Hi again T,

Hi again T,

Just did an edit on this piece. I think it reads better, but...

Cheers

Gracy

Gracy

4 years 5 months ago

Dear Michael, what a lot of

Dear Michael, what a lot of feeling there is in your poem. So sorry about your mother dying so recently. Writing poetry does keep grief at bay, somewhat. I used to write about my lost loved ones to keep going on in life.
I see that some corrections have already been pointed out. I also like your Canis Major reference. Brings something special to your piece.
I find your poem is a consolation to me as well. Thanks for that, Gracy

Geezer

Geezer

4 years 5 months ago

I take it...

that your mother was not just an animal lover, but in particular a dog-lover? I love the reference to the Dog-Star too! A piece that gives voice to the anguish that losing a loved one brings. A tight, well-written poem of pain. ~ Geezer.
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Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

4 years 5 months ago

Yes, she loved dogs, but all

Yes, she loved dogs, but all animals too - her spirit animal was the tiny but amazing hummingbird. Miss her as we all miss our lost loved ones. Thanks Geezer!

Cheers

M

mddy

4 years 5 months ago

Dear Micheal,

I love this poem so much, it is quite painful but in the best way. I am obsessed with the title aswell, this poem is really something!

Asche Keegan

Asche Keegan

4 years 5 months ago

Dear Michael,

My heart and sympathies go out to you, and I am sorry to hear about your mother's passing. This is such a beautiful, heartfelt poem that left me reeling from memories of my own grief dredged up once more. Beautiful poem, as always. <3