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Compliment

Submitted by Michael Anthony on Wed, 2024-02-28 09:53

I show her the poem
with the noisy words
building to a crescendo.

My scribbled paean, foolishly trying
to say these things to her
better than they’ve been said
by others, in ink on paper.

“Maybe I should tone all of this down some?”, I propose.

She smiles and says, “I like the clamor just the way it is.”

Review Request (Intensity):

I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Review Request (Direction):

What did you think of my title?

How does this theme appeal to you?

How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Editing stage:

Editing - polished draft

Content level:

Not Explicit Content

Comments

Candlewitch

Wed, 2024-02-28 09:56

dear Michael,

aww that is so sweet she must be a grand 'ol gal!

*hugs, Cat

*
When someone reads your work
And responds, please be courteous
And reply in kind, thanks.

Michael Anthony

Wed, 2024-02-28 23:04

Indeed! Thanks for stopping

Indeed! Thanks for stopping by Cat!

Best

Michael Anthony

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Lavender

Wed, 2024-02-28 21:43

Compliment

Hello, Michael,
What a great final line, which I'm assuming she really said? This brought a smile to my face. So nice.
Thank you,
L

Michael Anthony

Wed, 2024-02-28 23:05

Yes. It's amazing how much of

Yes. It's amazing how much of my poetry can spring from such simple interactions. Thanks for your thoughts!

Best

Michael Anthony

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Michael Anthony

Fri, 2024-03-01 21:21

You are welcome Dood! I was

You are welcome Dood! I was familiar with the word, but it's one of those words where the pronunciation seems to trip me up frequently. It has a lot of vowels - LOL! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Best

Michael Anthony

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