The Anthology is now ready for ordering by Amazon.
Living across the pond does ensure
Isolation, a sense of being alone
Forgotten at times and not considered
The intellectual equal of those with whom you rub
literary shoulders from time to time.
So here I am in the anthology,
Page 105 so I see, a whole page is flattering indeed.
What wonderful assembly of writers
From all walks of life, in every shape and form.
I am somewhat embarrassed to be in the same room
As I never consider myself a poet of any substance.
I’m grateful nowadays to have studied Wordsworth
More grateful I am not like him.
Our response to language is contextual
We come at it from our own perspectives
That much I have learned and for that I’m respectful.
I have ordered my copies, they should arrive in the new year;
Determined that in my next life I might come back as a mailing agent.
But to all lucky to be included, congratulations,
I look forward to reading your words,
I will grow from them, learn from your perspective
Appreciate your skill and ability to shape our beautiful language.
Merry Christmas to you all,
Best wishes for 2018, may you continue to shape your words
With wisdom, exploration, and feelings of love.
Written for: https://dversepoets.com/2017/12/14/oln-210-breaking-for-holidays/
Morpethroad 
Thank you Michael… and I always love when you pass the bar… I do remember the many times our roads have crossed. Too bad the shipping takes longer across the pond.
Thanks Bjorn, its a fact of life I am afraid….Merry Christmas to you, stay warm and safe.
Merry Christmas to you and a happy new year! I too am tickled to be in the anthology. I do not write long poems so my impact is much less.
Thank you and merry Christmas to you, have a good one.
A lovely write Michael and I look forward to turning to page 105 when my copy arrives. Merry Christmas to you too and a very happy, creative and inspiring 2018 :o)
Thanks Xenia..have a good one.
Thank you Michael :o)
Merry Christmas
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you, have a good one.
…and a Merry Christmas to you across the pond! How wonderful we can connect here as if the pond doesn’t exist! Blessings on you and yours this holiday season.
Thanks Beverley, have a good one.
Nice of you to have done this for everyone today Michael – I will certainly be looking for your page too…
Thank you Scott.
So lovely to “see you” at the pub tonight Michael ~ Isn’t it amazing we can be connected, even though we are half a world away, smiles!
Hope you and your family will have a blessed Christmas and Happy Holidays ~
Thanks Grace lovely to see u too. Best wishes for Christmas 🎅🏻
Congratulations!
I love to study other poets and learn from them, then finding the own style
I love that poetry crosses borders very easily, even without a passport
Thank you so much 😊
Great write 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and a happy new year!❤️
Thanks Sanaa best wishes to you. 🎅🏻🎄
Merry Christmas and best wishes!
Thanks Frank, to you too….have a good one.
Merry Christmas to you, Michael!
And to you Sarah 🎅🏻
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Merry Christmas to you all,
Best wishes for 2018, may you continue to shape your words
With wisdom, exploration, and feelings of love.
Merry Christmas to you too Michael. Best wishes for 2018!
Hank
Thanks Hank best wishes to you.
Merry Christmas Michael.
Anna :o]
Thanks Anna a merry Christmas to you.