often it is the authors ego meico 

but this isn't or should i say wasn't the case in this instance.
i have to say your attitude on crit advice or comments given is similar to my own. nice to see you treat feedback seriously. with your attitude, giving comment, feedback etc would be a pleasure and a privilage. sad that bystanders cant do the same as the authors sometimes.

as for comments to the contrary. i always like to see differing points of view about poetry. and whilst i would join in discourse with other posters i would never tell someone there crit was wrong if the author replied to me i would try and be respectfull in my answer to them explaining more if possible why i thought what i did. i would also express my understanding in the author not agreeing with me. in truth i wouldn't class what i said to your piece as a detailed critique. i always believe the author has the last say in how they respond to feedback and that the critiquer once they have nade a crit should accept the authors choice without trying to change it.

thanks for the post meico

billy