Fran, you never know how your writing will affect someone, and they probably won't tell you. Just release your babies into the world and let them fly or fall. I too am in love with my poems and I have a dear friend who always responds with wild accolades. He was a reported at a newspaper we both worked at; I was the city desk secretary. It was the yeastiest and most life-changing job I ever had. We reunited on FB where I've shared my poems for a few years. And still he's my biggest (and only) fan. I cherish ever review he sends, and they may only be one word.
Fran, you never know how your writing will affect someone, and they probably won't tell you. Just release your babies into the world and let them fly or fall. I too am in love with my poems and I have a dear friend who always responds with wild accolades. He was a reported at a newspaper we both worked at; I was the city desk secretary. It was the yeastiest and most life-changing job I ever had. We reunited on FB where I've shared my poems for a few years. And still he's my biggest (and only) fan. I cherish ever review he sends, and they may only be one word.