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From: "andrew burke" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: 3 poems
> Fred - I liked all three, but did enjoy most The Half Seen - and
> recognised
> that perception about listening with intent while she sensed it and went
> on
> anyway, eventually of course saying 'no'. It's a very true element and
> stated without clever-dickiness or judgement.
>
> Andrew
Listening with intent. I like that. It's better than loitering with
intent, I suppose. I've been known to do both. I think most poets try to
present themselves (their personas) as being NICE --- it's interesting when
you dramatize dimensions of the self that aren't --- Glad you liked it.
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