Chatty, I did enter all three in contests, way back
when they were first written over five years ago. And the sites that had contests, gushed over them and gave awards, etc. But it was a con game: they'd publish them if I bought their goods. Back then, each publication cost $25.00. The plan is to include the baby poem in my second manuscript. I'll be sending the work I'm doing now your way in a few months. I like your editing skills.

Divine Ms. M,
I never played an instrument and cannot read music. I'm thinking perhaps that's why I don't get the rhythmic notion that you and EW mentioned, down properly.

My writing has a tendency toward the abstract and I'm working at making it more traditional. Some people like abstract paintings; but, it has been my experience that few folks enjoy abstract writing.

Now I'll see what I can leave behind on gims' poetic game idea.

Thank you everybody for the input!
Prayers and blessings...