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Angie S
Member since October 18, 2024
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The Colour Of Us
"Clean as you go" is the first thing I see,
Upon entering the dreamlike state of the kitchen.
In colorful letters, pulled from the kids' toys,
Pasted on the mirror fridge I secretly overuse,
Stealing glances at myself when no one’s watching.
I laugh at my thoughtful reflection,
Memories flooding my choices of what to eat.
I recall the sunniest day of the year,
When the all-white kitchen glimmered like a disco ball—
A purchase you eagerly made at the thrift store,
Along with your red carpet-like tiles.
I reach for the mismatched rainbow cutlery,
A wooden breadboard, preparing for a sandwich.
Your confetti-like appliances light up the room,
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The peppermint green toaster shouting at the sunflowers
I bought this morning, resting in their teal and lavender vase—
Another thrift store find.
Or how your silver and bronze pots sweat under
The relaxed presence of your ruby air fryer—
Like you, the kitchen would be bland without them.
Angie S’s timeline
- October 2025
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18 SatAnniversary
One year of membership
- December 2024
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12 Thu
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11 WedReceived a critique
on Dear, dad from @Ruby Lord
"Oooh that sounds like a cunning plan ha ha and I think I would love it. If you want to chat send me a private message. As we are in different time zones, it may take a bit of organisation and time, but I'm up for it. To…" -
10 TueReceived a critique
on Dear, dad from @Ruby Lord
"I think your poem is a true reflection of the turmoil you suffered as a child at your father's command. It reminded me so much of my own, which I have also written about on here. Your word choice and structural phrasing…" -
09 MonReceived a critique
on Dear, dad from @William Lynn
"Hello Angie. Congratulations on winning the Neopoet poem of the week. Richly deserved! Your well expressed narrative is a poignant reminder to all about the issues of family violence and neglect. I applaud you for the c…" -
09 MonReceived a critique
on The Colour Of Us from @Lavender
"Hello, Angie, I've enjoyed this visit to your kitchen - all the colors revealing the liveliness and happy interaction that takes place here. I wonder about the use of the em dash - a little distracting to the flow, and…" -
09 MonReceived a critique
on The Colour Of Us from @kowque
"I'm a mother and felt echoes Of that in this When I'm done with my toddler I'll be more objective I love what you did with this Sheesh" -
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05 ThuReceived a critique
on To Be The Bride from @Leslie
"Sounds somewhat Amish. I had a pennsylvania dutch acquaintaince. He was simple but beautiful in his own simplicity in life's hard way. I have a lot of material things, but nothing satisfises my desires like the basic th…" -
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- November 2024
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01 FriCritiqued
"Prophecy " by @Tigger Kaz
"I like how "In light of this earthly doom" was used as light juxstaposes what doom stands for, it already speaks on the reality we live in. "From the depth of circus and crown,Our lives come tumbling down." This to me s…" -
01 FriFirst critique offered
on "Prophecy " by @Tigger Kaz
- October 2024
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18 FriFirst publication
Creatures of the wild
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18 FriJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
About Me
About me
Writing is the bane of my existence. I know this from the day my parents would ground me - outside to play with other kids. I'm studying Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Foreign Language Acquisition. I recently had two of my poems published in an Avbob Poetry Competition (the first real sign I've been searching for all my life). Last year I was a part of the SprinNG Writer's Fellowship that reignited my ever burning passion for writing and poetry. At first I used it as an escape, reading the likes of Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes to name a few. I have a knack for change and how to be a part of the fish that swim against the current that lives to tell the tale. I trust that there is not such thing as coincidences and that this platform with not only grow me as an artist but it will mould me into being the person I always aspired to be around growing up.
Location: South Africa, Gauteng
Favorite Poets
Langston Hughes
Maya Angelou
Winston Churchill
Rupi Kaur
Recent Work
The Colour Of Us
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To Be The Bride
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You and I
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Dear, dad
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Creatures of the wild
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Contest Wins
| Winning Submission | Contest | Contest Date |
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| Dear, dad | Neopoet Weekly 11/24/24 to 11/30/24 | – |