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Post by John Yamrus on Jun 24, 2007 1:25:02 GMT -5
dear anita;
the most recent poem you sent is one of the best things you’ve ever written.
it’s got heart and soul, intelligence, warmth and wit.
it’s got everything my poetry seems to lack.
please don’t write to me again.
i don’t need to be constantly reminded that at times my poetry is worthless and pedestrian...
that my subject matter is limited.
in fact, your poem crosses over onto my side of the street and you’ve done it so much better than me,
limiting my subject matter even more.
i don’t need the competition.
if you write to me again i’ll refuse to open your letter.
i’m taking your books down off my shelf and throwing them out.
from here on in i’m only going to read writers who have been dead 40 years or more.
at least with them i’ll have a fighting chance.
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