Gahh, look, my intentions and this thread has been blown out of proportion by everyone including myself.

I never implied that this poem should be publishable and perfect, merely that he use some poetic technique - which does NOT mean that it won't be from the heart.

I can't write when it's not from the heart, but it's still possible to put a bit of craft in there too.

And please, if you're going to say I'm closeminded and whatnot, judge me by ALL of my posts - not posts on a single thread about a single topic.

My pride is intact though, the only thing I've blown is time and effort.

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