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Canine Mentor

Our youngest dog, Indy,
insists on sleeping under the pillow
at my side. How well they’ve trained us,
our hearts I mean.

— Michael Anthony, Oct 17, 2024

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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Critiques

Geezer

Geezer

1 year 7 months ago

Oh yes...

we know exactly what you mean. They certainly have our best interests in mind, I mean, who wouldn't appreciate a warm, cuddly dog nestled in the bed with them? ~ Geez.
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Lavender

Lavender

1 year 7 months ago

Canine Mentor

Yes, unconditional love from both canine and human!
Thank you!
L