Dear Barry,

Be secure in your art -- if you're not 'sure' about this song, then keep working on it or put it away for a while and then bring it out again for another look. You wrote it, so you're the one to say where it needs to be 'fixed'.

When you think it 'right', then it is. Even criticsm that's constructive can make one unsure if it's not the right time for it and harm the creative process. IMHO, art cannot be created by a committee process.

If you haven't had a chance yet, take a look at The Mudcat Songbook, where we've just begun collecting the original songs from folks here on the 'Cat. If you'd like to submit your song, send me an email -- doireanne@yahoo.com.

Keep on writing! -- Áine