Craft

I understand,
it's your baby.
You brought it into this world
of virtual critics.
Obviously,
(I won't argue)
you want to protect it
from dark sarcasm.

But, come on now!
The sad new boy
in odd trainers draws attention -
and derision.
Your rogue apostrophes
do just the same:
if you don't care enough,
why should readers?

Would you buy a
table - roughly made -
with splinters and a poorly
measured set of legs?
Your disrespect
for diligence
or spelling deters a warm
reception for your great idea.

Send out your kite,
its carefully tied
ribbons streaming high above.
The better the shape,
the higher it
soars, admired by
many who see the work you
have lavished upon it.