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Jun 05, 2025
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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.
— Michael Anthony, Jun 05, 2025
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About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Critiques
Candlewitch
1 year 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
12 months ago
Thanks Cat! Hope all are…
Thanks Cat! Hope all are well.
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kowque
1 year 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
12 months ago
Appreciate your visit Kowque…
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
12 months 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.
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Punkyfrewster
12 months ago
Geez,
Try a digital camera. You can use your printer and photo paper. You get the same product!
Michael Anthony
12 months 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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Lavender
12 months ago
Just a Breeze
Hello, Michael,
So much here that is both tangible and fleeting. A thought, a sigh, a breeze.
So nice.
L
Michael Anthony
12 months ago
Thanks L! Loved your latest…
Thanks L! Loved your latest piece - hope you are well.
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