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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Jul 16, 2022 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

'Murica the Beautiful

Another sunken craft gave up
Settled into the silt of shallow water
in the dilapidated marina

The water and tide have been patient
Waiting for decay to exert its' influence
while we pay no attention
to the work that never ceases

About This Poem

Last Few Words: I frequently walk by a run-down marina, and have watched the abandoned craft falter and decay over the years. The overall delapidation frequently captures my melancholy with the state of the world.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

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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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 years ago

dear MIchael,

how totally wretched. I can see how that would cause great distress! Can anyone do anything about it? a petition, perhaps?

*hugs, Cat

Geezer

Geezer

3 years ago

Sort of...

like the slow decay of our country, huh?
I noted the same metaphorical/anology state myself. Excellent work!
~ Geez.
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