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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.

— Michael Anthony, Nov 06, 2025

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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Critiques

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

7 months 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

7 months ago

Dog Days

Hello, Michael,

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

Tender poem!

Lx