Well.. what do you know... I do enjoy writing poetry but what is this?

Dear Steven,

The Best Poems and Poets of 2005

Congratulations on your accomplishment, Steven. Your poetry will be featured along with the work of a distinguished group of approximately 200 of the Best Poets who were selected to participate in this special project.

And that's not all. To honor the accomplishments of this elite group of talented individuals, we have established a separate contest with over $4,000.00 in prizes to be awarded among you. You will automatically be entered into the final competition, but you must submit a new unpublished poem on the attached entry form (if you have not already done so by mail). Prizes will be announced by Spring 2006, with an anticipated publication date of Summer 2006.

The Best Poems and Poets of 2005 will be among the finest quality books we have ever produced. Every aspect of publication and design will convey the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that will go into the production of this special edition. This coffee-table quality book will be printed in two colors on fine-milled paper and will feature a highly detailed and ornate cover, and quality typography throughout. And best of all . . .

. . . this special edition will feature an entire page devoted exclusively to a new, unpublished poem by



Yea... right! I'll send the money now.