Silence (revisited)

[tectak]

Hi tec, thank you for not letting this languish, I do apologize. It is
mawkishly sentimental. At times I enjoy your critiques more than the poetry. If I decide this is worth tinkering with I will take your comments into account. They are very much appreciated ( and enjoyed ). I do have a sense of humor and enjoy yours.

Hi heart,
You really SHOULD finish this piece off. What you call "mawkishly sentimental" is, in fact, the very essence of poetry...in spite of what we all believe (well, those who believe anything) is critique, the heart and soul of poetry is a bite out of the heart and soul of the poet.
I am becoming increasingly concerned that crit, mine included and possibly excessively, is preventing genuinely talented poets from taking themselves to higher ground. I do not know what the answer is. Please pursue this piece as if it was your finest work. To leave a thought in the smoke of burned bridges is a great waste.
Best

tectak