POSTING RULES
1. Poems shall stay posted for 2 days if the site is crowded with poems
2. Poems may stay posted 3 or more days if site is not crowded
3. Author of Poem only may close out his/her poem at any time
4. Respect the work and effort of other authors
5. Disruptors should be reported, are inentifiable and may be barred from this site
(should read disruptors are identifiable)
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There has been a rash of early and unauthorized poem closings and defacing of others work. Leave others poems alone and treat with respect. Poem 9476 was tampered with before author could even finish posting, then closed, not by author. These rules are for the benefit of all so this site can continue. Thank you.
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Very nice poem, made me go back and re-read many times...reminds me of incident in my life when I was 3 years old, but too sad to tell here. Also, very nice play of words, "crowded", "not crowded" in lines 2 and 4. Small suggestions: maybe leave off the numerals, takes away from rhythm...fewer caps... perhaps leave correction at end to commentary, diminished punch of last line. But all in all, fine for beginner...you are beginner?
(only kidding...of course, your points well taken, good reminder for all, seems to be effective...thanks for the monitoring.)
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there are newcomers to the site that may not be aware of the rules of courtesy
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yes, agree, that is why I thanked in above comment. Was very glad to see the rules posted. Thanks again.