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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Oct 08, 2023 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)
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Finishing the Farewell

I’m worried about the ashes now,
as I try and make my peace
with dispersing what is left behind.

How will I know which ashes
listened to my troubles?
Which were part of her smile?

All I can really be certain of
is love will cast who she was
over the welcoming sea,
along the North Coast,
where she would want to be.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Working my way to acceptance.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: 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 8 months ago

Finishing The Farewell

Hello, Michael,
You've written beautiful poetry before, but this is exceptional. I hope this poem helps with your acceptance.
Again, beautiful.
L

Geezer

Geezer

1 year 8 months ago

Beauty being...

In the eye of the beholder, makes perfect sense now that I am old enough to appreciate it. Your whole perception of life and its rewards change with the years that pass by. The beauty of this piece is the understanding that comes with the experience of life. We think we know it all... So prayerlike. ~ Geez.
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paleoray

paleoray

1 year 8 months ago

Beautiful imagery of pain and

Beautiful imagery of pain and sorrow written here in just three short stanzas. Your last stanza is my favorite. Thank you for this wonderful prose piece.