Tim,
I too was disappointed about the absence of Non-Met contributions, as I recall several excellent poems on this board in 2004. Didn't post anything of substance myself - hence no submission. However, not all the most talented FV contributors post daily or even weekly, so perhaps several missed the call for submissions? Possibly we could have longer notice of next year's event? It may also be that some strong 'free' and 'formal' pieces were withheld because they have now been published or have been accepted for publication.
Jim indicates that the volunteered list was supplemented by a special invitation to him. I do feel that if such an invitation was felt appropriate this should have been balanced by an approach to one of our talented Non-Met poets. Another lesson for next year, perhaps??
Meantime, I don't think we should spoil the party by accentuating the negative at this festive season. There's much to enjoy in the poems posted on this board and in Rhina's perceptive critiques! It seems truly weird to find 30 plus comments on this thread while the poem threads on the board have so far attracted minimal attention.
Best wishes to all,
Margaret.
[This message has been edited by Margaret Moore (edited November 30, 2004).]
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