The Dragon Down the Hall (sans the satirical self-critique)

[ChristopherSea]

fim, I read you piece upon your request and I am not certain what to say. I believe that most failed to critique this or comment in general due to your self-imposed punishment in the form of the exaggerated and highly sarcastic self-critique, especially in view of the poem's theme. I will say that I was moved by both the poem and your self critique. Also, I am sorry if your father was overly critical and you found it hurtful. Moreover, perhaps some of those feelings return when you receive what feels like undo criticism on this site. I also realize that the poem is not always the poet. If that is the case, then you were very effective herein! I would recommend that you remove the extraneous bold mock commentary and perhaps condense the poem so as not to dilute its poignancy and twist. /Chris