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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Jun 07, 2024 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)
This poem is part of the contest:

Neopoet Weelky 06/02/24 to 06/08/24

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Life Jackets

Every morning, when both our dogs wrestle
to jump in my lap to say hello. When you smile at me
with forgiveness for not noticing your hair,
which you just had done. Calling me out of the blue,
asking me if I wanted something from the smoothie place.

All of these things keep our home tethered to the surrounding shore,
so that it’s not washed away in a maelstrom of complacency.
I consider these gifts all the time, and they rescue me every day.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Grateful every day!

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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Geezer

Geezer

1 year 1 month ago

Absolutely...

how I feel about my life and wife. She will often make a special effort to purchase something that I enjoy when she goes shopping. Such a little thing, but so gratifying to know that she thinks of me especially. I make sure that I thank her with kisses and doing the dishes, LoL
I love the title! ~ Geez.
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