Re: a comment on 9/11 by dougsoderstrom	13-Sep-02/10:47 AM
Dear Limness: It is my opinion the poem, as I originally wrote it was rather obvious-----that is, I thought that it would be obvious to the audience here at poemranker.com-----that is, the kind of people who are in to reading and writing poetry. But perhaps I was wrong---the level of sophistication that I expected, may well not "be there'---that is, here at "poemranker." Perhaps you are correct in regards to why my poem made some folks cringe----perhaps they cringed so because----- they were not smart enough to figure it out, because I apparently sound so much like "a democrat, because Christianity should have nothing to do with what happened on 9/11, because forgiving (that is, trying to understand why) our enemy might want to do such an awful thing to us "as Americans," or because I, as "an American," should not engage myself with (that is, to be concerned about) the possible death of tens, or even perhaps, hundreds of thousands of Iraqians sometime down the line after our President chooses to go to war with Iraq?????? Is that what your comment was referring to, Limness? Doug
Re: a comment on 9/11 by dougsoderstrom	13-Sep-02/10:29 AM
Dear God's Wife: Why the necessity of leaving "this to a poet who might have actually been there?" I am a human being, a citizen of the United States of America, and I have not just the right, but, much more importantly, the responsibility to think through and respond to such an important issue confronting us at this time in the history of our country, as well as, our world------------. And, by the way, "god's wife," I did send my poem to the President as well as The Vice President of the United States about three days ago!!!! See ya around, Doug
Re: a comment on 9/11 by dougsoderstrom	13-Sep-02/10:07 AM
Dear breakism: Please explain to me why what I have written is not a haiku------after having read about what a haiku can be, it turns out that there are many different forms that a haiku can take. So do explain to me why it is not, in your estimation, a haiku. Thank you, Doug
Re: Why I want to kill Opie by Bachus	19-Aug-02/2:41 PM
Dear Bachus: I'm not sure what to do concerning "The Muslims." I would not do what good old "George" is planning to do. Personally, I think that Mr. Bush is losing his mind! Perhaps he should consult Mr. Reagen for some advice----It certainly couldn't hurt----given his present state of mind! Feel free to share your submission concerning all of this to me: dougsod@wcjc.cc.tx.us Doug
Re: The War by Tarquin De La Bog	19-Aug-02/2:33 PM
Tarquin: Thanks for the suggestions. I guess that "Break fast" is fairly cool. I'll take a look at the middle section of the poem. Thanks, again-----Doug
Re: Why I want to kill Opie by Bachus	19-Aug-02/8:58 AM
Dear Bachus: Thanks for liking my poem "Just Another Day." I made a few changes. What do you think? Again thanks for your support. Doug Doug
Re: A Passing Love by razorgrin	19-Aug-02/8:52 AM
Dear Razorgrin: Thanks for the compliment. Why copyright? Well, I don't know for sure-----It just seemed like the most prudent thing to do----? Doug
Re: Valley of the Dolls by anagram	19-Aug-02/8:50 AM
Anagram, Thanks for the kind words. I've modified "Just Another Day." What do you think? Doug
Re: Dirty Pops by Tarquin De La Bog	17-Aug-02/3:33 PM
Dear Tarquin: I appreciate your comment on my poem----"Work." Wasn't it someone "a few years ago" who indicated that we should learn how to love our enemies. Your friend, Doug
Re: Valley of the Dolls by anagram	17-Aug-02/3:25 PM
Anagram: Thanks again for your comment concerning. Being a beginner poet (at least as far as publishing goes), I need all of the esteem building I can get. Your friend, Doug PS I wish that there were more seem to appreciate "how my mind works." Thanks again Doug By the way I gave this poem a 9. It sure does make a lot of sense-----and so many things do eventually come to an end. Learning how to let go is necessarily an important part of life. Not easy, but sometimes just simply necessary.
Re: The Messenger (The Unreplaceable And Greatly Missed Mr. Mercury) by anagram	17-Aug-02/3:17 PM
Anagram: I really enjoyed reading your Mr. Mecury piece-----reminds me of some fine people in my life as well. I gave it a 9! And thanks for the wonderful comment on my piece----"Work." The best to you, Doug.
Re: good-bye kansas city: meditation #2 by poetandknowit	17-Aug-02/3:08 PM
Dear Poetand knowit: Thanks for the help on my poem "Just Another Day." I really do appreciate the assisstance. If you continue to read my stuff-----all help will be appreciated. By the way, I really liked your piece, "good-bye kansas city:meditation #2. Also guess what-----I was born in Kansas City, MO in 1941-----and then grew up in Junction City, Kansas, 120 miles west of KC. Your Friend in Poetry, Doug PS I gave your poem a 9!!!