Pnokio - thanks for your kind comments. I wish I'd have had a hold of CP's flying rats image before I posted the poem. I'd have stolen that so fast.

Indar - Sorry I didn't get to respond before you signed off again for a while, but I want you to know I hope things go better in Minnesota than can be expected. I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you have consistently seemed to see in my writing. Your support and encouragement has been overwhelming, and has kept me writing (so the world can blame you

). I didn't anticipate this poem getting the reaction it did. That's why feedback can be valuable, I never seem to see my own writing as clearly as other people's poems. Maybe that's why I'm such a good critic?

Just kidding. Hope you read this. Hurry back, you and Sio are the heart and soul of RMP.
Jack of Hearts -- Thanks for commenting. I wish you'd spend more time here. I want to see more of your writing, and read more of your comments. Soon, maybe?
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