Frankenstein’s Mistress

[ChristopherSea]

"I do not really share the concerns you have with the title and/or the failure of the poem to precisely parallel the classic story. In fact, it should not do so. In literature, titles can be tangential, satirical, oblique references, suggestive metaphor, allusion, even contradictory, sometimes going as far as being the antithesis of the story or poem. Here it is just to say 'monster', act to bridge a few casual intersections and tie in with the final 'punch'-line of the poem. "

I didn't mean to speak with false authority. I'm not sure *any* of my edits are worthwhile. If you found anything helpful, I'm happy. If not, then you're right, and I'm wrong. And I don't mean that sarcastically.

Crow, Your critique and advice are welcomed and appreciated. Making the author rethink an entire piece is an excellent exercise. The above comment you quote is one of those revelations that comes only from putting a poem through the ringer. I hope I have a superior poem as a result of it. I believe that I know have the framework for a final edit (once I let this stew for a bit). Much obliged for your mentoring on this./Chris