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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Feb 24, 2024 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

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"Where are we going?" his young daughter asked.

"To cheer up some of my friends," he replied.

"They seem to be a lot of work for you," she offered with concern.

"Yes," he said, “You’re right. The very best kind of work."

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Lessons...

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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Lavender

Lavender

1 year 4 months ago

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Hello, Michael,
An endearing, brief conversation that offers so much. Reminds me a bit of the exchanges Winnie-the-Pooh shares with Piglet. Gentle and small in words, but big on important lessons.
Thank you,
L

Lavender

Lavender

1 year 4 months ago

Really?!

That is too cool! Well, it's meant as a compliment! You are in wonderful company with Pooh and A.A. Milne!
L

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 4 months ago

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...that, in my opinion has got to be the most meaningful and true thing ever written. It is what it is all about!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Michael!

William Lynn

William Lynn

1 year 4 months ago

Quick, concise, and

Quick, concise, and meaningful. Often that is what poems can offer, and you delivered. Well done.

Thanks, Will