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[Lizzie]

I'm sorry, Lizzie, but by and large, Shem is right. I'm no genius, and me being in the ground 50 years ain't gonna change that.  I think you are deluding yourself if you imagine yourself the next Emily Dickinson.

Ok. My point was that none of us get to decide who the next great poets will be. History will decide that. I never said that it was going to be me.

Personally, I like Rowan's work.

I like the idea of being able to entertain dreams -- I don't see how that's such a bad thing. However unrealistic, sometimes one needs a goal and something to strive for to get through the tough times. I think it's harsh to dash those as a matter of course. Dreams are personal, and to each his own.

Enough now.