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Barbara Writes
Member since January 2, 2008
Member for 18 years, 5 months
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Springtime Brings Fun Time
It's a lovely day
Springtime is on its way
Azalea ‘red slippers’ is in full bloom
Monarch flutters by in all its majesty
Hardworking bumblebees are busy pollinating.
Springtime is busy with life
I hear bumblebees are friendly and won't get agitated if you pet it
Are they flying pandas?
The black monarch bounces from bloom to blossom
pollinates and brings balance to our ecosystem
Springtime brings fun time after the winter blues
Barbara Writes’s timeline
- November 2024
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12 TueReceived a critique
on Dodging Section 8 Bullet from @ziggy
"Hi ,I have written a piece on a similar thread I'm back here after many years away, nice to see You're still here." - April 2024
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19 Fri
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17 WedReceived a critique
on Dodging Section 8 Bullet from @Geezer
"no judgement here. I merely thought that you had that security before giving up on religion. I know some people that have that security because of their utter faith in a god. Obviously, you are not one of them. Be that…" -
17 WedReceived a critique
on Dodging Section 8 Bullet from @Candlewitch
"I am a spiritual creature; Pagan/Wiccan. Thanks for the explanation, and it is so very good to see you have come back! *hugs, Cat" -
16 TueReceived a critique
on Dodging Section 8 Bullet from @Geezer
"to lose a comfort that would assure you that everything is going to be alright. Not that I believe in a god that sits in judgement of all that we do and will sentence you to forever in a pit of burning fire if you don't…" -
16 TueReceived a critique
on Dodging Section 8 Bullet from @Geezer
"we all have a religion. A place and thing that we live by, and we make peace with ourselves and [God]. You always have the option of believing or not. If you choose to believe that something or someone you know as God…" -
16 TueReceived a critique
on Dodging Section 8 Bullet from @Candlewitch
"I found the (GOD's) to be a bit annoying; as if shouting and preachy. suggestion: maybe changing them to: God?that is less scary. btw: Welcome back, I have missed you! *love, Cat" -
15 MonPosted a poem
Dodging Section 8 Bullet
"Beware of section 8. Tenants are being evicted daily when the system doesn't pay their portion of the rent." -
13 SatCritiqued
"What My Best Friend Gave Me" by @mark
"Nothing like having your Dad as your friend. Memories for life" -
13 SatNew follower
@mark
- July 2023
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07 FriReceived a critique
on Fourth of July was quiet from @scribbler
"Wev had scattered fireworks both near and far" -
07 FriReceived a critique
on Fourth of July was quiet from @Geezer
"that your neighbors have gotten tired of the same old tolerance and decided to antagonize someone new. Now here you are celebrating the silence. At least you can hear the crickets and watch the fireflies. ~ Geezer. ." -
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- January 2023
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01 SunAnniversary
15 years of membership
- May 2022
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31 Tue
- August 2021
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- July 2021
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29 Thu
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- March 2021
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- December 2020
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06 SunCritiqued
"PRIMAL STALK (November contest)" by @scribbler
"Im a vegan so the chicken safe from me lol" -
01 TueCritiqued
"PRIMAL STALK (November contest)" by @scribbler
"I thought this was awesome. KFC lol on the hunt for KFC" -
01 TueCritiqued
" Autumn Fun......CONTEST NOV 2018 AUTUMN" by @lovedly
"I loved the autumn fun here of bare trees as nude beings." -
01 TueCritiqued
"Past it ( Whatever it is ) November Contest " by @Sparrow
"loved it. Perplexity is the theme of 2020 for many. Im still trying to figure out what to do." -
01 TueCritiqued
"Enigma " by @Edward nigma
"My view of death differs from many and is confusing for some, I've been called mysterious and weird by nature, with that said I get the theme Enigma well" -
01 TueCritiqued
"A Day In The Life" by @Lee
"completely off the wall, weird as a cat on fire running through the house begging for water to cool his stinging flesh. lol. well written and flow like a fast running river up the stream" - November 2020
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- October 2020
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- August 2020
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03 MonNew follower
@Tosin Atoyebi
- February 2020
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01 SatNew follower
@Hannah Moonlark
- January 2020
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28 TueNew follower
@Trouble
- January 2018
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01 MonAnniversary
10 years of membership
- April 2016
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20 WedPosting milestone
500 poems posted
- September 2014
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14 SunCritique milestone
5,000 critiques given
- January 2013
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01 TueAnniversary
5 years of membership
- April 2012
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25 WedMost-discussed work
Prose "The Burglar" by Nordic Cloud revised to Poetry (Prose to Poetry Workshop)
51 critiques to date.
- January 2009
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01 ThuAnniversary
One year of membership
- December 2008
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15 MonHighest posting month
December 2008 — 18 poems
- September 2008
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08 MonPosting milestone
100 poems posted
- July 2008
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01 TueCritique milestone
1,000 critiques given
- January 2008
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02 WedFirst publication
The Girl In The Mirror Has No Return
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01 Tue
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01 TueJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
About Me
About me
Hi, I'm a mother of four children and 5 lovely grand kids.. My passion is writing poetry and leading the poetry workshops here at Neopoet.
I'm a writer, leader, mentor and advocate of Neopoet. I enjoy my volunteer work here. This Poetry Workshop is a community of poets from around the globe where lifetime friendships are formed.
I am a savvy computer geek. I love creating and leading workshops that teaches poetry. I'm a computer science major with degree in End User Support, Computer Specialist -1 course for completion and Associate Degree in Applied Science Computer Technology, CCTC Sumter SC. May 2013
" Be who you are NOT who ppl expect you are"
Location: United States, USA
Favorite Poets
Billy Collins
Shakespeare
Emily Dickinson
Whitman
Jess Tapper
Recent Work
Autumn
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Winter Comes
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Night Clouds Touch Treetop
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Why Do I Write Poetry?
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The Winds of Life
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Waves of Destruction
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The Depths Of The Sea
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No Not Anymore
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I can't imagine staying together
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Contest Wins
This member has not yet won any contests.
Workshops
| Skill level: | ||||
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| Idle Time Poetry | (syllabus) | Wading Pool | Started 2020-07-19 | Concluded |
| Idle Time Poetry | (syllabus) | Wading Pool | Started 2020-07-09 | Concluded |
| Primal Poetry | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2019-06-17 | Concluded |
| Cellar Door | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2019-03-27 | Concluded |
| Renga 18 (Rain/Raindrops) | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2018-06-01 | Concluded |
| Sunku: beyond rhyme and rhythm, search for new structures in short form | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2018-02-11 | Concluded |
| Poets first poems | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2017-06-23 | Concluded |
| Meter... The Workshop. | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2017-04-29 | Concluded |
| Bring In Autumn Renga 15 | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-09-14 | Concluded |
| Super Quickie Critique | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2016-09-11 | Concluded |
| Bring in the Spring Eternal Renga | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-03-22 | Concluded |
| Three classic poetic forms. | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-01-14 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poetry Writing (Voices of Neopoet) | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-03-23 | Concluded |
| Asking any questions.Using your computer for poetry, to ininityand beyond. | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2015-11-10 | Concluded |
| The Minnow’s Shop (Beginner’s Workshop) | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2015-10-16 | Concluded |
| Storytelling in Verse (sempiternal): The Horror Story | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2015-07-01 | Concluded |
| Critique and Criticism | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2015-04-05 | Concluded |
| Meter Is Our Friend | (syllabus) | Wading Pool | Started 2015-03-03 | Concluded |
| "Sonnets"...Let's Know More | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2015-01-22 | Concluded |
| Humor In Poetry | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2015-01-07 | Concluded |
| Renga 12 ''Winds Of Life'' | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2014-11-26 | Concluded |
| Renga 11 with "Dedications" for your loved ones | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2014-10-27 | Concluded |
| "The Right Word" | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2014-11-18 | Concluded |
| Can you make a limerick serious? | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2014-11-03 | Concluded |
| Storytelling in Verse: A Study in Pink. | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2014-09-26 | Concluded |