The Poetry Eye-Roll

Clearly, the word "poetry" is LOADed with eye-rolling connotations. So what do we do -- push ahead and restore its respectability, or come up with a code word, like, "I got invited to be on a planning committee for a global communications initiative."

This is starting to remind me of my Say My Name thread. Names, and the way they are received in the world, are important. It takes a real force of nature to change that. Madonna, who transformed the blessed mother imagery to that of the pop-diva, comes to mind.

----- Sometimes, ya gotta approach me like the postman does and ring twice.