Michael Anthony

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“I hope I die before you”, she worries.
“I don't want to be alone.”

“But you'll have the two dogs and some family.
Besides, I'll need you to host my Celebration of Life,
and read a poem for me. Maybe this one.
And play the music I liked for everyone;
maybe tell a joke or two, so things don’t get too somber.”

“But you won't be there.”

“Yeah, more or less, that's how I see it too my love.”

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Playing around with "dialog" poems again...

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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Comments

Rosewood Apothecary

1 year 3 months ago

Conversational realism

I haven’t been around for a bit but I do remember you have the knack for this. I for one like it. I’m a fan of Vonnegut and your style has some faint echos of his conversational style.

Nice work
Tim

Michael Anthony

1 year 3 months ago

Thanks Tim. Appreciate the

Thanks Tim. Appreciate the comparison to Vonnegut, and glad you liked this piece.

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Candlewitch

1 year 3 months ago

Dear Michael,

Steven and I have had this conversation, too! after much badgering, He has promised to let me die first! great poem, love the style!

*hugs, Cat

Michael Anthony

1 year 3 months ago

LOL! Same here with Shelly

LOL! Same here with Shelly and I. Thanks for stopping by.

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Lavender

1 year 3 months ago

More or Less

Hello, Michael,
A tender and lighthearted approach to talk about such a hard topic. The title lends a gentle bit of humor, too.
Thank you!
L

Michael Anthony

1 year 3 months ago

Thank you L! Best

Thank you L!

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MermaidMaster

1 year 3 months ago

Michael,

Michael,
what a delightful poem! I love the conversational style and the way you so beautifully mix humorous and endearing dialogue. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
-MM

Michael Anthony

1 year 3 months ago

Thank you MM! I was

Thank you MM! I was definitely trying to approach the topic without being morose. Really appreciate your comments!

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