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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Feb 08, 2024 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Running Shoes

I'm not much of a runner.
But I've traveled long distances
trying to stay ahead
of the grief in my thoughts.

I don't see it as an adversary anymore.
It's simply trying to keep pace
with how I miss you now.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?
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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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Lavender

Lavender

1 year 5 months ago

Running Shoes

Hello, Michael,
Understanding and accepting grief, feeling empathy toward it and helping it along in its own time frame. Very nice.
L

Unca Fez

Unca Fez

1 year 5 months ago

Running Shoes - Interesting Title

I like the use of long distance running as a way to describe the grief resolution process. It doesn't go away, but no longer feels like being pursued. Well, done.