Hello, @moonleesteem, nice to "meet" you here, and thank you for the warm welcome. :D

Yes, I have read your rules and the Judging Section above.
Yes, this is a work of my original authorship, and I composed it specially for this contest.
Yes, I am "Duncan Cary Palmer," as well as other pen names. This is one of my "noms de plume."

Thanks for the good luck wishes also! ;)