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

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Polished draft

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

8 months 2 weeks ago

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

very fondly, Cat

7 months 3 weeks ago

So true Cat. Thanks for commenting!

8 months 2 weeks ago

Hello, Michael,

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

Tender poem!

7 months 3 weeks ago

8 months 1 week ago

doubt that

👌👍😁

7 months 3 weeks ago

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