I guess it's a time/value issue. The two guys are very nice people but dead weight in a critique situation. The woman would be good to meet with privately IF and ONLY IF she has a finished, polished poem. It's frustrating to hear all her excuses. Maybe I should put the burden on her? as in "Call me when your next poem is ready."

I occasionally meet with these people socially, to listen to musicians at a local coffee house. I consider two out of the three to be friends, and that's what makes this harder. I don't want to hurt anyone, but my time is too damn precious.

I've already emailed them that I can't meet before Christmas.

And thanks everyone for your support. [Smile]