Criticism never was my thing, but for what it's worth, I found it very moving. Truely. The first lines were deceptive for me because I didn't take it seriously yet, reminding me more of the good old "I know that you know that I know that you know" thread of thought. But this was great because thanks to that I was able to go with the general flow of the poem more easily. Instead of forcing myself instantly into a certain state of mind which the idea of the poem requires, you let me descend into it smoothly and comfortably, which in turn, made it that much more easier for me to follow and get what you mean.
Sorry, though, for not being able to rip it into bloody fleshy pieces with my knife of criticism. Maybe next time.

And also, while I'm here, I'd say that the absolute climax and the best part has to be the last 5 lines of the fourth verse. Frankly, it alone could be enough. Not meaning to belittle the rest, of course.

I am getting a little rusty on the edges, I know.

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I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. - Mark Twain

I wouldn't say that, really. And even if I did, it would be stupid of me to draw any serious conclusions based on one poem. Haven't seen any of your other new stuff. *hint-hint* Making a little come-back? Or should I say - make a little come-back!

Hah!

*being mysterious*

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I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. - Mark Twain

I'm sorry, you've run fresh out of mysterious. Your move, Baldrick =]