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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Oct 12, 2022 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)
This poem is part of the contest:

Neopoem Of The Week Contest October 9th to October 15th 2022

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Toll Collector

Grief never seems to care
about the currency I have,
be it pictures, memories, guilt or sorrow

It’s always been willing to work
with the materials at hand,
and accepts any and all
in payment for its’ services

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Grief makes yet another visit to my thoughts...

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

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

Geezer

Geezer

2 years 9 months ago

This sums it up...

I wouldn't try to say it better! Not a thing to change or anything more to say. ~ Geez.
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Lavender

Lavender

2 years 9 months ago

Toll Collector

Hello, Michael,
Perfectly stated. Not only visiting your thoughts, but it feels like your heart, as well.
L