! The Professional Poet Comments

Very beautiful. Filled with nobility and integrity.

Michael>>>Equisite & moving be th' tempo of this piece & with all the fine-tooth trimmings, a la Shepherd...Whats more to say than: Magnfico, Maistro! Frank

Mikey, admitting to having harboured misguided preconceptions is a highly noble deed, IMO. Love the way you trace this one, and the honesty and humility are the icing on the cake. Season's greetings, Gina.

Now there's a man to fall for. Wink wink. But M, this is humbling, an inspired and tender piece, as so often. t x

This is an astute observation of how some people approach their own poetry, Michael...and a sad commentary. I loved your final stanza. Raynette