[Carl Copeland]

David, latecomers may still be the life of the party, and that bit I’ve missed may be crucial. Thanks for another vote against “beyond.” I don’t mind it, but if it jars you and Andrew and an editor friend of mine, there must be a problem. For now, I’ve taken the latter’s suggestion, though Andrew thinks that too sounds forced. If you have thoughts about the other two poems, no time will be too late.