Any literate person can write a piece of verse. The trade of journeyman verse worker is both painless and enjoyable. Journeyman verse is about real things, known streets and celebrated cowpats. Conversely, the hinterland of poetry is far elsewhere, and only those born there know its geography. In this volume The Whitby Rhymes in particular has given rise to discussion about just where it stands in modern English verse. Now, it`s your turn to ponder the matter. Enjoy.