Dovina20 Dec 2004

Back to that, are we? Same question, new setting.

You made no secret, in your opening statement on jroday’s poem, that you find my vote of 9, compared to your 10, “very sad.” Your ensuing questions sought to draw me into some slip-of-word, a self-made entanglement from which you could close in to inflict pain for your pleasure in accordance with your previously stated intent.

You will understand if I am wary. “A smart fish swims around the bait,” and I have answered your question (in the deleted poem, and rephrased here) as fully and directly as it deserves, considering your stated motive.

Today, I have a red dress to put on, a hat to wear, and cheer to deliver. May I begin by presenting you the enjoyment of a title for your possible development? “Dovina, the Dimtard.” Catchy, isn’t it? Has a pleasant ring. Using it and my “Yes” answer to your question in jroady’s poem about whether I find his poem nearly as good as Yeats, you could expound for several pages, and enjoy the merriment of this special season.

Again, Merry Christmas.