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The Little Things

People ask me what love is
and I smile because I know
I see the answer in you every day

Your sadness for old shoes
left on a windowsill
waiting to be rescued from the rain

The scar above your eye you hate
when it speaks to you in the mirror
Always and relentlessly there,
sharing a home with the old ones in your heart
colored crimson and blue

It’s not perfection I seek
It’s the little things that are real
and draw me closer to you
They leave their impressions;
with no chance of escaping my heart

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I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Last few words: 
Ruminations on what love is to me.
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Not Explicit Content

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Hi, Michael,
Your poetry delights in the obvious - you bring out the magic in the simple and the unpretentious. I love the old shoes on the windowsill. That's the good stuff!
Thank you!
L

Appreciate your thoughts L. Thank you for the very kind words, and I'm happy you enjoyed this piece.

Michael Anthony

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Teddy, you are too kind, but thank you very much. I always enjoy your comments and perspective on my writing - be well!

Cheers

Michael Anthony

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