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Pastimes : Calling all SI Poets -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Peter Powell who wrote (1447)	4/1/1998 12:26:00 PM
From: AugustWest	Respond to of 2095

Nope, and I don't even know what the fussin' is about. Poetry is supopose to stir our emotions. It carries us to places in the mind that we perhaps would rather let stand untapped, back th the primitive notion of being frightened by the dark. I was not offended as some think, this is the poetry thread, and all things considered it was poetry. Strictly, and broadly. It didn't appeal to me personally ( not because of context ) though, because I thought it was too choppy for my, simple, narrow mind to absorb. So that all being said, I will let you think what you will. And I enjoyed yours. It has a good thought to it, and says what poetry (in my opinion) needs.

To: Peter Powell who wrote (1447)	4/1/1998 1:26:00 PM
From: Carol	Respond to of 2095

Peter, what are you trying to say here? Are you referring to James Flynn's poem? In my opinion, James should have been more careful about who he posted the poem to. I can understand August's initial reaction. The poem was fairly raw and abrasive, designed to be offensive. It was written, I think to test the limits of good taste and tolerance, as with all his writings. I'm sure he was aware, that his posts would be offensive, but that was the persona he wished to project. That said, I'm sure James will be back again soon!! BTW, welcome to the Poets thread. :) Carol