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. . In honor of the Feast of St. Ignatius (July 31st) whose symbol is the BOOK, here is a little levity for poets and writers. Having trouble getting your sestets polished, your iambics varnished? Pray to the patron saints of poets: St. Cecilia and St. David Difficulties as an editor of poets or novelists? Pray to the patron saint of editors: St. John Bosco Tribulations at the latest poetry slam? Pray to the patron saint of the spoken word: St. John Chrysostom Worried about that writing contest you entered? Pray to the patron saint of headache sufferers: St. Teresa of Avila About to take a "Creative Writing" teaching post? Pray to the patron saint of scholars: St. Brigid Seeking a secretary to help you send out your submissions? Pray to the patron saint of stenographers: St. Cassian [or St. Genesius] Fed up with poetry and thinking of writing a bestseller? Pray to the patron saints of authors: St. Lucy and St. Francis de Sales Non-Stop New York == Intoxicating Poetry Event == http://members.aol.com/nonstopny/10event/10door.htm