Dear John Crampton,
We here at Poemwriters.com would love to inform you that your poem Another Day in the Shitbank has been selected by our top poem readers as a finalist in our $15,000.00 grand prize contest.

Another Day in the Shitbank has been chosen because of its artistic integrity and its progressive voice. Our judges are world renowned for reading and recognizing great poetry. Good luck in the contest John Crampton.

As a special offer to our finalists, they can read their poems in a beautiful leather-bound journal. That’s right John Crampton; your poem Another Day in the Shitbank will be printed inside of a beautiful leather-bound journal-style book on acid-free paper. Poemwriters.com is willing to let you get first grabs at this amazing book. And because you have contributed Another Day in the Shitbank, Poemwriters.com will let you have this wonderful collection for only $32.99. (No shipping and handling)

Please fill out the attached order form in order to receive a copy of the book.

Thank you for your great poetry,
Gary Pluemin
President, Poemwriters.com

Dear Gary Pluemin,
I would like to thank you, again, for enjoying my poem enough to consider it for the $15,000.00 grand prize. I hope you’re not upset with me for not buying the CD. I would have, but I couldn’t afford it.

Before you decide to include my poem in the beautifully described leather-bound journal-like book, I would like to tell you a little bit about the poem.

It’s about me. Where I think I’m headed and what I can’t do to get out of it. Just thinking about it makes me want to weep. I can’t describe it in plain English, so I will attach a poem I wrote to describe it. I just want you to really know what it’s about before you print it.

I’m glad that you’ve been so patient with me. I appreciate it. I know I can be a handful at times. Thank you.

I would love to include my poem in the journal.

Sincerely,
John Crampton