Carol, thanks. This is a great site, with lots of talented and discerning participants. I’m happy to be part of it.
Robert, it’s funny you mention the string of w’s because I spent a lot of time saying the final lines of that poem aloud, wondering if I’d overdone the alliteration. Even after it was taken and published, I had qualms. Nice to know you think I got away with it!
Tim, I’m blushing...
As you know, your editing suggestions have helped me improve quite a few poems over the past three or four years, and I’m grateful for your gifts both as a poet and reader.
Alicia, I stumbled across the fascinating discussion of heterometric lines the other day while browsing the boards. I was surprised and very flattered to see a poem of mine there, and no need to ask! I can't resist adding a belated contribution to that thread, since it's still open.
Again, many thanks to you all for making me feel so welcome.