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Life Jackets
Every morning, when both our dogs wrestle
to jump in my lap to say hello. When you smile at me
with forgiveness for not noticing your hair,
which you just had done. Calling me out of the blue,
asking me if I wanted something from the smoothie place.
All of these things keep our home tethered to the surrounding shore,
so that it’s not washed away in a maelstrom of complacency.
I consider these gifts all the time, and they rescue me every day.
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Last few words:
Grateful every day!
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Comments
Lavender
Fri, 2024-06-07 13:24
Life Jackets
Yes, Michael!
Wonderful title! Life is good!
L
Michael Anthony
Wed, 2024-06-12 09:43
It is! Thanks for stopping by
It is! Thanks for stopping by L!
Best
Michael Anthony
Geezer
Fri, 2024-06-07 17:21
Absolutely...
how I feel about my life and wife. She will often make a special effort to purchase something that I enjoy when she goes shopping. Such a little thing, but so gratifying to know that she thinks of me especially. I make sure that I thank her with kisses and doing the dishes, LoL
I love the title! ~ Geez.
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Michael Anthony
Wed, 2024-06-12 09:45
I hear you Geez! The little
I hear you Geez! The little things often speak the loudest. Appreciate your thoughts on this piece.
Best
Michael Anthony
Leslie
Sat, 2024-06-08 08:39
Michael Anthony
I like it. It's warm with a rush of oxytocin!
Life is not tragedy although sometimes painful. Experience yields its bittersweet fruit!
Michael Anthony
Wed, 2024-06-12 09:45
Thank you Leslie! Best
Thank you Leslie!
Best
Michael Anthony