ISP

Ann Rankin: Each
generation produces very few
legitimate poetic voices. It is
the most difficult of all forms of
writing. It is a gift. Like those
who sing opera or perform
jazz, very few people can write
great poetry. The I.S.P. recognizes
this, but unlike the M.F.A. programs,
they are willing to publish, if they
have faith in the poem, to let history
judge the value of the poet.


I read this and thought to myself, "Is Ann trying to validate herself, or is she reacting to the sadness that I felt when I read that a poem I wrote back in my freshman year of highschool was printed that I didn't like?" I decided that it is both, but moreso for me. She has her poem on her wall, i don't. I saw the scam far before she did. They didn't get any money from me.