To my family at AD,
For the last 10 months I have posted poems on this wonderful site, and your response has been a bit overwhelming in its acceptance of me and my work. This one is dedicated to all the wonderful poeple who have read my work and thought it worthy of praise.

I am spoiled, yes I amBecause you praise me, oh so grandWhich encourages me to do my best,And work much harder than I plannedTo excel in all I write for youAnd the wider world to see,And makes my thoughts flowFast, furious and free.I tell you storiesIn the form of poemsAbout life and thingsNot found in stagnant tomesOf literature,History and artThat share feelingsI hope will touch you heart.On subjects that are very deepOr of tales of wit and fun,And hope that you’ll be satisfiedWhen my work is done.Your wonderful loving praise Is the reason whyI can share my thoughts in hopes Of making you laugh, or think or sighAnd post my poems so diverseWith such confidence and ease Hoping that their rhyme and phrasing Will your literary palates please.So if my next posted poemYou should chance to seeThink of it as a loving giftTo all of you from a very grateful me.Copyright 2003 Bobbi DuffyNo portion of this poem may be published or reproduced by any means without my written consent. For written consent email me at baddragon117.comcast.net.