Dear Robert,
Thank you for submitting to Pompeux Journal of Poetry. We were wondering, is your inner life so broken, or are your poems just a posture? If broken, we suggest a therapist, if a pose, we suggest that you Stop. Writing. Poetry. Forever. Sure, write a grocery list or text, but please no more self-referential narcissism; high school was over a long time ago.
We wish you all the luck in placing this poem elsewhere. Please do not submit here again.
Best,
John Connard
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Robert Allen lives in Oakland, CA with his family where he writes poetry, and coaches poets to be better in their craft. http://www.robertallenpoet.com
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