May 21, 2003 06:17 PM
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(Updated May 21, 2003 06:17 PM)
I have given 3 of my poems to poetry.com ,well a month later I got a letter from them saying that my poem has been selected for a coffee table edition and they want my consent to get it published. I was all excited and suddenly I got the airs about myself that Iam an international poet, started dreaming that now finally I am going to earn through my talent but all this ended when one day I came to know from a friend of mine that they(poetry.com) send these kind of letters of appreciation to every second person who gives them their poem.The selection of words in that letter is so flattering and makes you feel so good that they get what they want from you , an affirmative yes to get the poetry published.Later on I recieved a letter saying that I have won myself $1000 for the best poem of the month.Well that $1000 still did not raech but I have spent around 1000 rupees writting letters to them.Guys if you are already associated with Poetry.com dont be flattered and if you are thinking about it STOP thinking