To you who read and review <br /> <br />“Iron sharpens iron <br />so one sharpens another” <br />Reading poems brings inspiration <br />unlike most any other. <br />Feeling…………. through seeing, <br />expressions of <br />love, hate, agony, <br />can kindle fresh and new, <br />many a memory. <br />Tapping into the vast reserve <br />of spirit and of soul, <br />To get thoughts on paper <br />flowing free, <br />is the poet’s goal. <br />More than fun, more than great, <br />is the satisfaction, <br />It’s the writing of the poetry, <br />and a reviewer’s good reaction. <br />Guarded remarks are best to be made <br />Lest the one baring be crushed at heart, <br />Better to encourage the soul’s promenade <br />instead of tearing them apart. <br />A poet’s sensitivity is really their glory <br />but, oh the pain it can be, <br />it is the gift to tell the story, <br />and write verses that others can “see”. <br />‘SENSITIVE’ is a sticking point <br />if a critique becomes too plain, <br />harsh words do more than disappoint, <br />but cause the poet to think, it’s in vain. <br />Otherwise, you’ll realize, <br />a review has touched a nerve, <br />when bitter anger spews forth on you <br />far more than you deserve. <br />So, Poet to Poet <br />I dedicate <br />all of this poem to you, <br />It is my thought to predicate <br />the wonderful works that you do. <br /> <br />September 18,2005<br /><br />Ginny Alloway Baker<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/poet-to-poet/
