Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Mar 28, 2024

More or Less

“I hope I die before you”, she worries.
“I don't want to be alone.”

“But you'll have the two dogs and some family.
Besides, I'll need you to host my Celebration of Life,
and read a poem for me. Maybe this one.
And play the music I liked for everyone;
maybe tell a joke or two, so things don’t get too somber.”

“But you won't be there.”

“Yeah, more or less, that's how I see it too my love.”

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Playing around with "dialog" poems again...

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
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Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

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

Favorite Poets: Bukowski

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Comments

Rosewood Apothecary

I haven’t been around for a bit but I do remember you have the knack for this. I for one like it. I’m a fan of Vonnegut and your style has some faint echos of his conversational style.

Nice work
Tim

Candlewitch

Steven and I have had this conversation, too! after much badgering, He has promised to let me die first! great poem, love the style!

*hugs, Cat

Lavender

Hello, Michael,
A tender and lighthearted approach to talk about such a hard topic. The title lends a gentle bit of humor, too.
Thank you!
L

M

Michael,
what a delightful poem! I love the conversational style and the way you so beautifully mix humorous and endearing dialogue. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
-MM