I think that the decision as to success might have to await future generations. As I have stated, the people I write my verse to/about seem to like it.

Should we apply the same standards to song, and performance? I KNOW I cannot sing as well as some others- but perhaps I enjoy the attempt, anyway.

I have been studying the sonnet form for over a quarter century. I have not claimed that mine are the best: But some are better than about 80% of those I have found over the years: There are a lot of really bad sonnets out there.

If you don't like them, feel free not to read them. I never read them out loud ( though I have handed copies to people- they can choose to not read them) How many singers or performers are so considerate? I have to listen to them, if I am in the room.

So, SRS, stop bitching about my efforts and show us what you are capable of.