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Summer Jobs
I wake up to an often-ugly world,
but I am frequently reminded
there is an opposite if I pay attention
to the many creatures and their summer toil
Egrets, with punk-rock crowns,
blazing white atop their heads
Seeking low tide meals along the inlet
Moving with grace, smooth like glass
And butterflies with delicate amber wings,
determined to alight on welcoming flowers
as they go about instinctive labors
in their world without intolerance
Style / type:
Free verse
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?
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Not Explicit Content
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Comments
Geezer
Wed, 2022-08-03 21:01
Very good...
but I would have more! Maybe another analogy or two? ~ Geezer.
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Michael Anthony
Sun, 2022-08-07 15:47
Thanks Geez! Leave them
Thanks Geez! Leave them wanting more, right?
Best
Michael Anthony
Rosewood Apothecary
Thu, 2022-08-04 06:28
I like it
I think it’s fine. (No offense Geez) I like the short format. It lets me fill in the blanks.
Tim
Geezer
Thu, 2022-08-04 09:46
None...
taken Tim. ~ Geez.
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There is value to commenting and critique, tell us how you feel about our work.
This must be the place, 'cause there ain't no place like this place anywhere near this place.
Michael Anthony
Sun, 2022-08-07 15:46
Appreciate the visit Tim -
Appreciate the visit Tim - thank you!
Best
Michael Anthony
Rosewood Apothecary
Thu, 2022-08-04 06:28
Oh
And great title!
Candlewitch
Thu, 2022-08-04 08:31
dear Michael Antony,
you remind me of Newton's theories. and I thank you for it. for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. my favorite lines are:
as they go about instinctive labors
in their world without intolerance
*hugs, Cat
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Michael Anthony
Sun, 2022-08-07 15:51
Glad you liked this Cat! I
Glad you liked this Cat! I struggled a bit with the last word - hatred - judgment - and a few other like words were considered. Settled on intolerance since it seems to me to be an "umbrella" word, where much of the world's ills seem to eminate.
Best
Michael Anthony