Read Lynne Burnett’s “As I Think of Kelp, How It Lies in the Shallows.” One of the loveliest poems I’ve read this year!
Here’s a pic of my poem as it appears in the entirely wonderful print journal: Crosswinds Poetry, Volume IV, 2019. Many thanks to the editors for including it in their spring issue!
Oh, thank you so much, Bob! (And there’s that window again lol)
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I love this poem, Lynne! And yes, the window! Ha!
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This is one of my personal favourites that took a long time to see print. I’m so happy you love it and also that you “let it fly” by reblogging – very generous of you!
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It boggles my mind how my favorites often have a hard time finding a home. I’ve got several that I keep submitting…
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Yes, I completely understand! We just have to keep sending them out – sometimes it’s more about finding the right home than tweaking the poem.
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I know! I recently received feedback from an editor, who suggested a change. I’d done exactly what I’d wanted to do in the poem (my choices were deliberate), and decided that I couldn’t live with the suggested revision. Maybe I’ll consider it after another ten rejections. Lol.
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Good for you, Bob! It comes down to personal ethics. I’m open to suggestion but if, like you, my choices were deliberate then I too would probably decline – and put said poem into a book/chapbook manuscript if it wasn’t right for a journal LOL
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I often follow suggested revisions, but this one seemed too “workshoppy.” Oh, well…
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You’re allowed to be discerning, Bob! I like your attitude of what’s best for the poem!
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Sometimes we have to take a stand.
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I like that poem, too.
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Lynne is one of my favorite poets!
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I understand why; this was really awesome!
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Her chapbook is excellent!
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Both of you!
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Will have to stop by her site. Thanks, you two, too! 🙂
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome, Lynne. Thank you!
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