I submit poems to multitudinous journals and e-zines. Many are accepted, for which I am very grateful, but many are returned, poor spurned poems …
OUT AND BACK
a sonnet circles my desk
on cautious feet
I let the poem out
fed and stroked
it sidles close to
a flu-ridden editor
who sneezes it
out the door
to hurtle home
howling rejection
to a subdued welcome
and great affection
Those Blue Shoes for ages 7-11 … Weston’s … skill in juggling time past with time present … the plot unfolds with fast-paced action, mystery, suspense and even a ghost. Joan Givner
Poor poems indeed but I know you’ll keep writing them Best Diana from Spa
Yes, indeed, still writing. How is Spain? All the best, J