Rejection with Kind Words and Plain Rejection

Another rejection, but with kind words to soothe the soul:
Dear Anniken:

Thank you for submitting "The Lonely Ones" to the Norwegian American Weekly. We gave the story careful consideration, and though we are not accepting it for publication, we hope you find a better fit for it elsewhere.

This was beautifully written, but it ultimately just didn't feel like a fit for this publication.

Thanks again for trusting us with your work.

Best,

Emily C. Skaftun
Editor-in-chief
Norwegian American Weekly

And plain old rejection:

Dear Anniken Davenport,

Thank you for sending us your work. Unfortunately, we are unable to use your manuscript at this time. Nonetheless, we are honored that you thought of us, and wish you the best in placing your work elsewhere. 

Sincerely,

The Editors of RHINO Poetry