I just read a “poem”
(it was in the poetry section
of a periodical
– a periodical that often includes poetry –
so they probably would prefer
I not put quotes around it.
Sorry about that)
called “This Woman’s Work”
which is a series of quotes
about Kate Bush’s seminal song
(“seminal” is a vaguely punnish word choice
if you’re familiar with the song.
If you’re not,
it’s just vaguely punnishing )
of the same name.

Each quote
had a footnote
identifying where it could be found.
Nothing in the poem
was identified as being by the writer
or identified by me as being well-written
– even the quotes
straight from the Bush’s mouth.
It didn’t seem poetic to me
but it did seem unoriginal
using both meanings.

The writer
(whom I don’t want to name, because
A) it would provide undeserved credit
B) would risk some kind of vengeance, and
C) subsequently identify me as a wuss),
she’s a woman,
but I couldn’t help but feel
that the piece in question (circa 2016)
about the piece in question (circa 1988)
should have a different title.
Her poem
should use the name of my poem,
which, you’ll note,
was written without a single footnote.
You’re welcome.