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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
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Jan 19, 2026 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

At Half Moon Bay Nursery

It sounds silly to say, I know.
When I think about you,

I consider houseplants
and my hapless record with them.
Your leaves were always in need.

But no matter the effort,
it was never enough.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

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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Geezer

Geezer

3 months ago

I don't...

have any problem associating plants with people, as a matter of fact, I think some plants may have more intelligence than a few people I know. LoL. A succinct piece that describes a relationship that withered away. ~ Geez.

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Rita

3 months ago

At Half Moon Bay Nursery

I enjoyed your poem, Brief, to the point. Certainly, relatable to nurture of a plant or a relationship and never being "enough"

Lavender

Lavender

3 months ago

At Half Moon Bay Nursery

Hello, Michael,

I'm sure many other pieces in your poetry collection have been so keen, but this one feels especially sad.

Thank you,

L