Michael Anthony

Jun 05, 2025 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

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Just a Breeze

Sorting through boxes of color slides
ablaze in dazzling tones.

Like the hues contained within the images,
soon enough I'll be just a breeze

locked in a still life shown in the tiny squares.
A ghost in time captured in Kodachrome.

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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Comments

Candlewitch

10 months 2 weeks ago

Dear Michael,

I much enjoyed the splash of vibrant color in this piece. A short poem that says a lot. The visuals command, ending with the end of our time on earth. have a pleasant evening.

xxx Cat

Michael Anthony

10 months 2 weeks ago

Thanks Cat! Hope all are…

Thanks Cat! Hope all are well.

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kowque

10 months 2 weeks ago

Okay, that last word...has me pulling out my dictionary

I love short,impactful things like what you wrote.

You just earned a new fan

Michael Anthony

10 months 2 weeks ago

Appreciate your visit Kowque. Most people don't use film cameras these days, so I was wondering if "Kodachrome" would work with younger readers. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, and glad you liked this piece.

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Geezer

10 months 2 weeks ago

I don't have...

any slides, but lots of pictures. Physical pictures, not something on my phone.

Someday, my kids and people that knew me will look at those and say, I remember that, or I was there.

I am seriously thinking of getting another 35 mm. camera that uses actual film to be developed, but I fear that it will soon be a thing that disappears, and no way to develop the film. Anyway, a really good

piece, that resonates with me. ~ Geez.

Punkyfrewster

10 months 2 weeks ago

Geez,

Try a digital camera. You can use your printer and photo paper. You get the same product!

Michael Anthony

10 months 2 weeks ago

The inspiration for this hit…

The inspiration for this hit me as I was sorting through my mother's belongings - so many pictures! Apreciateyou sharing your comments on this piece Geez.

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