The editor

Finally, a metaphor ...:)

Normally, housekeeping is a paid job.
but we had built a certain rapport,
and I was stupid enough
to accept his invitation,
to do a little cleanup.

Problem is, the damned thing
needed a tear-down,
and re-build.

But I am a person
true to my word.
so I did it,
I cleaned it up,
as best I could.

Privately, behind the scenes,
so as not to call attention 
to his shoddy housekeeping.

I left it sparkling,
brand new,
in fact.

A few days later,
he changed the locks,
and barred me from entering
the very home I had renovated.

So I can't even see,
if he kept it neat,
or trashed it,
just to spite me.

Author's Note

I have met many wonderful people on the WC. I have been asked to edit, only to be barred and blocked for the very thing I was asked to do. For all the people who accept help with graciousness, I thank you. For others -- if you ask for help, don't be offended when you get it.

Reviews

[LastMonth]

More then strength,
More then wisdom,
More then luck,
More then anything,

I think the most important trait to be successful is to be capable of learning from others. Every single person out there, small to big, know something that you don't, that would help you improve.

Goode, Your assistance has been welcome, bountiful and kind.
Don't ever stop.

[Lyn Anderson]

I won't. It's people like you who make it worthwhile. As for the others, well, they bar the door to learning, and wonder why no one comments on their extremely poorly presented work. The truth is, I rarely tackle really bad writing, because then it becomes a delicate task to rework. Your work is a joy to read and to edit.:)

[LastMonth]

I know exactly what you mean.
I sometimes feel bad 'Helping' in my reviews when it come to grammar, mostly because I'm still learning the language myself. I do try to give my input as far as it concerns storytelling. But that's about it.

And I'm the one who should be thankful, not the other way around!

[Lyn Anderson]

My friend, your English is better than a lot of English speakers, and I think you know it.

[LastMonth]

Shhhhhh. :)