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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Jul 28, 2022 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Exes and Ohs

She had broken pieces when we met
Some of the shards piercing her still,
revealing a disquiet of scars
Love, the brigand that put them there

When I gave her cut flowers
she had no chance of seeing
the field of understanding and tenderness
from which they came

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

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

2 years 11 months ago

dear Michael,

I read your poem to my husband, Steven. he said to tell you he understands it completely. I think it is lovely, with an undercurrent of sorrow. good work.

*hugs, Cat

Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

2 years 11 months ago

Always appreciate your

Always appreciate your thoughts Cat (and Steven's too!). I was just happy you didn't bust on me for using the L word in this piece - LOL!

Best

Rosewood Apothecary

Rosewood Apothecary

2 years 11 months ago

I understand it

Absolutely brilliant. Poetry and flowers are the norm around our house. This is an astounding thing you’re saying here. Very emotionally mature. I really love this.

Great job,
Tim