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Sep 16, 2025
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People asked me if we were close,
or offered the usual condolences in such matters.
I tell them I wanted better for us,
but I felt almost nothing.
A kind of dark mercy
leaving no shelter for grief.
— Michael Anthony, Sep 16, 2025
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About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Polished draft
Critiques
Rula
10 months 1 week ago
Sad
If you're talking about a supposed to be a close relation.
The closing lines sum up the whole thing quite well.
Thank you for sharing!
Michael Anthony
10 months ago
This is an admittedly…
This is an admittedly melancholy piece about a parent, Rula. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this!
Geezer
10 months 1 week ago
Like when...
I learned that my ex-wife died. Yes, sums it up very well. ~ Geez.
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Michael Anthony
10 months ago
Exactly, Geez - thank you!
Exactly, Geez - thank you!
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