08-28-2011, 02:37 PM
This is such an important thing to remember -- suggestions are ONLY THAT. You are the only person who can write your poem, but your poem can be improved and enhanced by things you gather from around you. At the end of the day, the author is the one who must decide whether a suggestion fits into his/her plan for the poem or just muddies the waters. Maintain control and you'll never feel as though others are hijacking your poem, but always listen.
It could be worse