I don’t mind rejection letters– they’re part of the game as a writer. But this one, received from an online publication that’s had a stack of poems since March, irritated me some.

To: ross@—-.—
From: editors@——.—
Subject: RE: Ross White submission

William,

Thanks for sharing your poems with name removed. We’re sorry to report that they’re not quite right for us. Best of luck placing them elsewhere.

Sincerely,
The Editors

Below was the text of my original message, which included a signature and a short bio, each of which also had my name.

William? WTF?