"There's no debt paid in preamble / and nothing shows better than by example ... "

God, I loathe you, in the most flattering way, of course; but it is there nonetheless.

Not only do you turn out a consistent volume of work, but a consistent quality of work as well, something that is rare and far between for most.

You continually show a benign wisdom for words, and have thoughts which are not only epiphanizing, but worded with such fluidity and grace that it is a pleasure to hear, again and again.

You are a gifted soul, and, undoubtedly, could make a life and a half from poetry. And I envy you that.

Well-played.