I, too, fell for it when I was just beginning to look into publishing my work. The book was about $60 on flimsy paper with microscopic font so they could cram as many poems as possible on the page. They print EVERYONE who sends ANYTHING. There are even contests (Wergle Flomp) to see who can submit the worst poem that gets published by poetry.com.

My poem was submitted 5 years ago, and then I wised up. Just last month I got a letter saying it was selected as Poem Of The Year, eligible to win great prizes if only I attend their $600 convention. Something I submitted 5 years ago (and which has since gotten a major and much needed rewrite) was selected as the poem for 2005??? [Eek!] Puh-leez! [Mad]