Close Call with Fate

In my dream last night,
I was Johnny Cash, the Man in Black.

And as Johnny Cash, I considered
wearing shorts to my next show.

Luckily, June, my gifted and tasteful wife,
handed me another pair of black trousers,
and recommended never having this thought again.

— Michael Anthony, Dec 06, 2025

About This Poem

Last Few Words: No idea what triggered this dream - LOL!

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)

Critiques

William Lynn

6 months ago

Thank You

I suspect your wife is due a big THANK YOU! Unfortunately, I too have some very strange dreams and wearing shorts when inappropriate is just a sad beginning.

Thanks for sharing. - Will

Lavender

5 months 4 weeks ago

Close Call with Fate

Hello, Michael,

I love my dreams. They're almost always wild and fun, and it sounds like yours are pretty funny, too!

Thank you!