I have always ignored entirely any stuff about a poem posted elsewhere> I have had poems accepted twice in different journals but so what. And, as Sam says they are often different in detail. We mustn't let ourselves be dictated to.
What Michael says is always interesting but actually makes little difference to me. Ann and Sam are my touchstones, and Susan too. Norman often has intersting things to say and others too. I am sorry for Holly going. I find his poetry attractive and distinctive. As for memory, I often forget my own poems and am surprised anew at their distinction.
Brian, you are not much older than I am, as I remember.
I deprecate Michaels's dismissive tone regarding the Drills and Amusements. Some of the best poems can be found there.
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