When arranging poetry into a collection, what is the best way to decide placemen

Question: When arranging poetry into a collection, what is the best way to decide placement!?

Where do I place the lost little boy,
and Maxie's chew toy,
or the one
on desert floors thirsting,

Book bursting,
pages 9 through 270,
heavenly!.!.!.and hellish,
one and the same,

And the shame, juxtaposed
against pride and privacy,
stuck in time, you see!.!.!.

And me!? I'll throw them
to the wind
and let God decide
in which order they belong!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Edited by God

that's gotta help sales!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Take you pick and shovel!.
1!. Arrange Alphabetically for others convenience in selecting according to their prejudices!.
2!. Arrange in order of the date written so people can see if you improved over a period of time!.
3!. Arrange thematically!. Themes arranged alphabetically of course!.
4!. Arrange in reverse order of their creation so people will appreciate the earlier poems better!.
5!. Shuffle like a pack of cards and trust to luck or fate!.
6!. If all fails read the directions if anyone has ever written any!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

This is funny!.

I don't encourage excessive drinking
but you might have a few shots (a lot)
of whiskey!.

When a fuzz starts, arrange!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Makes ya wonder!.
How does God decide who goes where!? What comes first!?
It's easier to arrange a collection of poetry!.
Interesting read!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Naw, throw them down a flight of stairs!.!.!.with stairs individually labeled as to what, where, when!.!.!.file in proper order, mishmash comes before WTF!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Progressive thinking
Gives an inkling
To the poet's mind
Place them how
From then to now
That works the best, you'll find!Www@QuestionHome@Com

There is always a logical order to everything if you have the time!. The wind seems fine to me!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I like your method, though editors would probably have a fit!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I like your method, and the poem!.
TW '08 is refreshing for just that reason!Www@QuestionHome@Com

You were peeking in my stack!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

puts them in a blender and makes a medley!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com