You're allowed to quote poems? Kewl. I put in one of my old lousy poems, but I felt guilty and figured on writing enough words that I didn't need to count those.
If I could really do that - include my other story, that is - it could solve a lot of problems. I might just do that.
Mmmm...flatscreen. My boss has a nice one. I have a hugh monitor, so I can't really complain...but flat screens are nice!
My monitor is also hugh. And maybe it's the fluorescent lights that bug me...
I say, do it, girl. It's not cheating, it's smart. Just don't drop the other plot entirely.
Maybe her friend the nice oddball could critique for her?