Wendy, I have never done anything but rejoice publicly and privately in your ability to storm the bastions, I have no axe to grind with you in any way, I'm not privy to your submission process but have always assumed, and still know, your success is gained entirely on merit.
This entire discussion is predicated on the selection and rejection process employed by Poetry. It is a reasonable interpretation of Tim's remarks to assume that a personal fast-track to "Chris" is the most efficacious means of being published.
That'a ALL I've assumed and never at any time had you in mind in so doing. Your name was introduced by Tim Murphy into the discussion for reasons best known to him.
We all know the most essential requirement is first; submit a good poem.
Then make sure, a) it gets noticed and b) that it's not rejected on a technicality.
Excusing me for whining, if for some reason, and I'm not referring to you, the playing field is not perceived as being level. I simply think these things should be discussed and the air cleared.
Currently I suspect Tim did not put his balls on the anvil, they were already there and he simply did a damage limitation exercise.
I would be pleased to be dissuaded of this notion.
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