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Dear Esther Cohen,
I like some of your posts
(I’d use the word poems
but I’m not sure that’s what
they are) and I have some
suggestions for you.
I hope you’ll take them seriously.
Don’t post so much.
It’s impossible
to read them, every day,
No one does. Even if they pretend to.
You should know that,
and if you don’t, now you do.
Some subjects
that don’t merit posts.
Trigger fingers. Really?
Don’t ask people to pay
for your posts. The internet is full
of free poems from other people.
Famous poets among them.
And sometimes you just post randomly.
Rocky and Bullwinckle?
What is your through line here?
No need to reply.
Yours,
Michael M.
I see a through line in your critics. Their comments could be a collection called "Do Yourself a Favor".
Meanwhile, I jump on your emails, daily. If yours was the first poem about trigger fingers, you know you need to keep going. You didn't need evidence, but your vision IS unique and cherished.
LOVE your grace and sense of humor for posting the truly creepy-goofy-clueless smug-butt comments you hear!