At Least They Replied

Dear Ms. P-,

We have read your two poems with interest. Though we are not taking them for publication, your work shows promise. Thank you for letting us consider your work. I hope you will continue to think of First Things.

Sincerely yours,

Paul Lake
Poetry Editor

I submitted two poems to Mr. Lake a few weeks ago.  I did not expect my poetry to be published and its pretty special to have an email from the First Things Poetry Editor!