For this misadventure’s instigation
Jackie Ess deserves the blame.
The Golden Gate was my education.
My email list helped me write past my shame.
This became a book thanks to Jeanne and Cory.
Certain acquaintances served as a quarry.
I won’t say who: I asked, they agreed.
Some generous friends were willing to read
various drafts, and their feedback was golden:
Melanie, Athena, Nivi, Ted,
Charles, Bishakh and Kaoru. Ed,
My agent, is awesome. I’m deeply beholden
to everyone at Seven Stories Press.
I owe Ali more than mere verse can express.