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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Nov 06, 2025 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Dog Days

I speak with our dogs every day,
but they pay more attention to my kindness.

It's my actions they feel,
reciprocated with love.

And they are not wrong.

About This 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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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

5 months 2 weeks ago

hello Michael,

It is the same with us and our two cats. :) their love comes back to us in purring and gentle licks.

very fondly, Cat

Lavender

Lavender

5 months 2 weeks ago

Dog Days

Hello, Michael,

It's amazing how much love and positive energy they can send and receive.

Tender poem!

Lx