Hi Sylvia,

Your very encouraging words will please Maria immensley. Just like my parents did to me, I have always encouraged Maria to be courteous and considerate. It makes for a better world. Sadly, many parents abdicate their responsibilities these days. Now we reside in a world where muggings and stabbings are almost routine.

You must feel very proud guiding your young writer. Clearly, you have always appreciated the value of words. In these days of texting and hence the 'butchering' of our language, it is even more important that we expose the next generation to the medium of poetry. Unfortunately, many of my friends deem me eccentric because of my love poetry. They do not know whjat they are missing.

Thanks once for your kind words.

Best wishes,

Paul

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