Copyright

they say
"imitation, finest form of flattery"
but
when the imitators
ignore the originator
it gets nasty

discovered that
various publications
print my musings
without even a thank you
or please

and don't reply
to my queries

in response
no choice
I've added:
"Copyright(C)BatyaMedad Contact me for publication permission, private accredited distribution encouraged."

to the masthead
crown of my site

not that I expect
riches
of material wealth

but just
to know
to where
my meanderings
and musings
have wandered

but
simple sending
to friends
needs
no permission
even encouraged