flattop - That was a fulsome and heroic response, flatso. Very interesting and informative. I didn't actually think you started the thread, but I did think you could offer some useful comments, and you certainly have done that.

This guy Mike...I don't think I know him. 20 poems in one week? That's what happens when you have absolutely no luck with the opposite sex. It worked for me for like a charm over the years. The less romantic satisfaction, the more creativity. As long as he continues resting in his illusions, I'm sure the poetry will keep coming.

Leonard Cohen also found that his writing tended to fall off when he had female company. (Other things tended to almost fall off too...after awhile...) Unfortunately, he was unable to resist the legions of women who wanted to share his torment and anguish, so the result was that...despite a pretty decent output...Leonard ended up doing far less writing than might otherwise have been the case. Just think what the world has lost, merely so that Lenny could satisfy his lust!

Carol - I'm sure there are many people desirous of seeing your arse. Nice of you to share it with the world like that.

Liz the Squeak - I believe you are on to something. The general rank and file of Mudcat (those who have average, run-of-the-mill arses) are do doubt consumed with envy over all this attention being heaped on we few who have been gifted with extraordinary arses, and are in a proper snit about it.

That's why the oversensitive sods are boycotting this thread, in my opinion. Tough!

- LH