Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
May 07, 2022

A User's Guide to Mondays

Dante, our dog, stretches - from his cute behind
to his graceful neck, paws outstretched
and tendons taught, his cold nose pressed
back and forth between our sleepy faces

No alarm needed!

We get up before the coffee is ready
Her hair disheveled, but somehow lovely
Mischievous pats on our derrieres
a favorite part of the daybreak waltz

Get the creamer, grab a clean spoon
beep, beep – our caffeine is ready!

The demands of the day are approaching
pressing us now, not what we like,
but our morning choreography
keeps Monday’s blues from turning to black

About This Poem

Last Few Words: How I keep a little less ugghh in Mondays.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski

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Comments

Candlewitch

Dante, our dog, stretches - from his cute behind
to his graceful neck, paws outstretched
and tendons taught, his cold nose pressed
back and forth between our sleepy faces

having had a dog once (a beautiful half German S. half Greyhound named Tosha) I can picture this doggie maneuver in my mind! I like your poem as it is easy going and fun. it tells the reader more about you. I see you as a great guy & wife!

*hugs, Cat

Michael Anthony

Hi Cat, thanks for stopping by! Dante was an Italian Greyhound. We had to say goodbye to him about a month ago - 16 years old! My memories of him will likely keep showing up in my writing for a while. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this piece!

Cheers