I had no idea that there were issuers between some of the posters here and I know taht I did not in any way intend to stir them. I hope to have time this week to "lit crit" thsi poem.

regards from Helen

Thank you Byron for accepting what I wrote in the appropriate spirit. I am afraid others have set up a false test of suggesting only experienced/professional poets may criticise. Anyway, AAPC is a newgroup, alt.arts.poetry.comments but I believe they have a FAQ as well. Try Google for that. The NG i...

This is a straight post without any hidden agenda, I promise. This seems like a very friendly community and the "members" are supportive of each other. I am a fan of poetry and indeed any good writing. My thoughts are about the quality of the poetry and the "critiques" they recei...