<~>3 Sep 2003

no, i knew that dq was a character, but without a deep familiarity with the text, your message is lost on me. i have merely surface knowledge--to know the author, the character, the quest--

so, if you want to leave this poem to reveal its message only to those with cervantes fresh in thier minds, i don't see a problem with writing to an erudite audience.

but you see, i am no dunce, and try as i might, i cannot unravel it. and, hatters hare is probably the most intelligent person i know, and she gave you some valid crit.

i am merely trying to show you that you are not communicating clearly.

where is the point in writing a poem like this, if no one gets the joke?

maybe h gets it--he's a sponge for info. but, without more context clues--like the tidbit you left out about the head being held up--i am at a loss.

you are welcome for the humor. i only wish it had transgressed into understanding.