No poem is easily grasped; so why should any reader expect fast results?
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The greatest satisfaction comes from publishing interesting poems and well written, thoughtful critical material, and to help build a community.John Barton
Some readers allow their prejudices to blind them. A good reader knows how to disregard inappropriate responses.
John Barton
To me many short poems read and write like beginnings that simply whet my appetite; I want to get over that.
John Barton
A literary journal is intended to connect writer with reader; the role of the editor is to mediate.
John Barton
I became intrigued with colour theory. The absurd pronouncements of the Colour Institute, a group that decides what colours are hot each year or season, amused me.
John Barton
Writing can sometimes be exploitative. I like to take a few steps of remove in order to respect the privacy of the subject. If readers make the link, they have engaged with the poem.
John Barton
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