Dear Flyntland

 

I like your poem m'dear

but not enough to print it,

it's good that you don't make a fuss

but I don't think  you're one of us,

do I know you?

I think that I'd remember - we are so few.

Are you qualified?

do you teach by day and write by night,

where did you study?

Ah! Yes! I thought that I was right

your poem is so commonplace,

You're new, and I don't know your face

-  -  -  - but keep on trying.

Forgive me now I'm in a rush

my literary friends are waiting,

we will talk at length - - and then discuss

the joy of classical writing.

So now I know that you're not one of us

I'll say goodbye -

                                -   but keep on trying.

                                                  I like to help new poets.