Funeral

[ellajam]

Interesting to see how someone else would complete the lines although it moves the poem away from my intention. Also interesting to see the feedback here in direct conflict with the feedback I received elsewhere. I guess that is the trouble with these things, it's all quite personal. Editing poems is something I really struggle with as I never know who I should be listening to, I suppose that gets easier with experience or at least I hope it does!!

Stephanie, that's exactly what I love about the pigpen.

For me the trick is thinking about how each suggestion would impact the poem, trying them out and seeing whether or not I like the change. The wonderful thing about editing is it's no more permanent than the original, you can always go back, but I find all the different views help me to figure out where exactly I want the poem to go. Remember, it's always your choice.

Unfortunately, it doesn't get easier, but it is interesting and fun.