Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Dec 19, 2023

Bedtime Conversation

What would you have done, if when we first met,
I’d said we would someday sleep with 3 small dogs,
as we do now? Would you have said thank you,
nice to meet you, have a nice life and ended our date?

Silly question, I suppose, knowing you now as I do.
I prefer to think you would have more likely said,
Just three? Let’s get a fourth as soon as possible!

“Did your sister’s dog, Sophie, ever sleep with you?”, I asked.

“Yes, but not under the covers. Don’t you remember
when you would stay over and complain
that she had a boney butt that bothered your feet?”

“Oh, yes, now I do. I hope she wasn’t offended.”

“She’s been gone for a while now, and I miss her,
but I don’t think she ever took offense to anyone.”

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Small conversations are the ones I cherish.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: 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 - polished draft

About the Author

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

Favorite Poets: Bukowski

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Comments

Candlewitch

It pretty much the same as us, except we have three cats... I would love to have a dog,s love, but I cannot physically care for one's needs. enjoy your treasures...

*happy holidays, Cat

Lavender

Hello, Michael,
I look forward to your poems. No matter what honest emotion you bring, it always comes from the heart. The final line makes me smile.
Thank you!
L