[Ed Shacklee]

No "sham empire" here. You rule, Siham.

Best,

Ed

[Mary Meriam]

Well done, Siham.

we need his loan
sin led maid
sell! and hail well

[Siham Karami]

Charlotte, Matt, Nausheen, Ed, and Mary,

Wow, I'm so happy you took the time to look at this! Yes, Charlotte, it's actually a very fun site, and the other state-titled poems (mine got in a later issue) are worth checking out. Matt, glad you enjoyed it! I enjoyed writing it, although my teenage son now thinks I'm crazy. Thanks for your encouragement, Nausheen! Thanks, Ed! You should visit New Hampshire more often, though. Mary, that's so funny! If you had more words, you'd end up with a pantoum.

Best 2 all,
Siham