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Feb 14, 2023
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Strays
She says, “I love you Button.”
I say, “You’re like the end of a good day.”
She smiles playfully when I say this
and asks, “The agreeable parts,
or something else?”
“No silly, the good things.”, I reply
“It’s your heartbreak for the dog
that appeared to be a stray,
and the relief you felt
when the owner finally came along
that makes it that way.”
About This Poem
Last Few Words: Happy Valentine's day Neopoet family!
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
Comments
Lavender
2 years 5 months ago
Strays
Hello, Michael,
I can imagine you had a wonderful Valentine's Day! Appreciating one another, especially in these minute, tender moments, is such a gift. You capture both sides of this exchange so well, along with its warm, deep meaning.
Thank you!
L