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Candlewitch
Member since January 30, 2008
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On Hold...
Neopoet Contest: ON HOLD
40 lines or less. Any Style.
Date: May 1st to May 31st 2026
I may be on hold but I am holding on
all through the hours keeping me strong.
A study in patience, a true work of art,
I follow direction as a rule from the start.
Holding tight to a lifetime of give and take,
I pledge from my heart to survive the quake...
of storms which shake us striking weary our souls
putting our lives on hold, we held to our goals.
If you should find your life in just such a state
put yourself on hold and hold on to your fate...
Candlewitch’s timeline
- June 2026
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04 ThuCritiqued
"Star Bound - A Tribute to Joshua Bond" by @Wallyroo92
"I found this poem to be a little bit difficult to read because of the lack of visual punctuation and the big spaces between each line. (this problem of spaces could be Neo Poet's fault, not sure... But I was quite happy…" - May 2026
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30 SatReceived a critique
on On Hold... from @William Lynn
"Hi Wallyroo. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. All my best, Will" -
30 SatReceived a critique
on The Hearth Of Neopoet from @Wallyroo92
"There are thousands of poetry websites with probably millions of poets out there looking for a home. This place made me feel welcomed and offers great feedback. I'm glad I can hang my hat here, have a pint then read and…" -
30 SatReceived a critique
on The Hearth Of Neopoet from @Wallyroo92
"There are thousands of poetry websites with probably millions of poets out there looking for a home. This place made me feel welcomed and offer great feedback. I'm glad I can hang my hat here, have a pint then read and…" -
30 SatReceived a critique
on On Hold... from @Wallyroo92
"Like how this is a reminder to pause while sorting things out. I poet friend of mine penned it as the sacred pause, because while you're on hold, we can most likely reflect deeply. Great rhythm and rhyme." -
26 TueReceived a critique
on Preperation of a Magic Spell from @Wallyroo92
"Nice little peek into the practice. w" -
26 TueReceived a critique
on While The World Freezes (Gingerbread Dreams) from @Wallyroo92
"This is an amazing piece, capturing the senses through memory, pulling the reader in and feeling the warmth and love of those wonderful times. Thank you for sharing." -
26 TueReceived a critique
on Storms of an Inner Aspect from @Wallyroo92
""ethics transmitted reverently from a Father, to daughter" I think it's wonderful when the older generation teaches the younger one with truth and conviction so that they carry the torch. Great write.Cat." -
24 SunReceived a critique
on On Hold... from @William Lynn
"Glad you enjoyed this poem. I always appreciate your comments. Many thanks for reading and commenting. Will" -
23 SatCritiqued
"Coming Home" by @Tink
"This is a wonderful piece, I read it aloud and could feel the emotions tentatively reaching out... and it stole my breath away! Thank you for posting this. wishing you peace, Cat" -
22 FriCritiqued
"Coming Home" by @BlueSkies
"Such pain... overruled by such a raw passionate purpose! You write with a powerful hand. You do not "spare the horses" You drive home the message and will not back down. You are a warrior in the truest sense of the word…" -
22 FriCritiqued
"Mistress Library..." by @Geezer
"I wish I could quote back favorite lines to you, but I cannot. Because I fell under the spell of your sculpting of each line. Each word of every sentence is a perfumed building block... I admire and adore this poem. Ple…" -
21 ThuCritiqued
"Last Flight" by @Michael Anthony
"of a whispering echo of passing beauty... thank you Michael fondly, Cat" -
21 ThuCritiqued
"DESPER-ROTT-O" by @Triskelion
"When I read the line: "the demander and thief!" all I could think of was: commander and chief! always, Cat" -
21 ThuCritiqued
"I'm Overwhelmed" by @BlueSkies
"This poem hit me like a heavily booted kick to the gut...It instantly transported me to the time when my first husband shocked me with: "We can't keep this baby! we are not good parent material!" (when we found out I wa…" -
18 MonNew follower
@Tink
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12 TueCritiqued
"please stay on the line" by @crypticbard
"when the power cuts out...we are left fumbling and stumbling in the dark. Looking for matches to light candles and maybe finding a torch/flashlight. there is no sense to make the call because they cannot help bring the…" -
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15 TueHighest posting month
October 2024 — 19 poems
- September 2024
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04 WedPosting milestone
500 poems posted
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08 ThuContest commendation
5,000 Comment Milestone ~ Candlewitch
with "His Heart Pumps Her Name (a senryu string of three) repost" (since unpublished).
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31 FriContest commendation
March 2023 Challenge In the land of chaos
- February 2023
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11 SatContest commendation
Neopoem Of The Week February 5th to February 11th 2023
with "She Certainly Was...".
- January 2023
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31 TueContest commendation
January 2023 Challenge New Year's Resolution
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29 SunAnniversary
15 years of membership
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07 SatFirst contest commendation
Neopoem Of The Week January 1st 2023 to January 7th 2023
with the poem "Beginnings...".
- August 2022
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04 ThuCritique milestone
10,000 critiques given
- January 2018
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29 MonAnniversary
10 years of membership
- January 2013
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29 TueAnniversary
5 years of membership
- November 2010
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25 ThuCritique milestone
5,000 critiques given
- March 2010
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23 TuePosting milestone
100 poems posted
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03 WedAdded to bookshelf
The Book Of Styx
"Eddy Styx aka C. M. Mattison (2009) Sam's Dot Publishing http://www.genremall.com/poetryr.htm#bookofstyx" - January 2009
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29 ThuAnniversary
One year of membership
- July 2008
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01 TueCritique milestone
1,000 critiques given
- March 2008
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- February 2008
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05 TueFirst critique offered
on "Desires Sweet Refrain" by @poewriter58
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01 FriFirst publication
Spirit of the Muse
- January 2008
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29 TueJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 3 days later.
About Me
About me
I live with my husband and three cats in northwestern Wisconsin, USA. I have written poetry since I was twelve. I have written two books, by my alter ego, eddy styx, titled, "The Book of Styx" and "The Book of Styx II". For more information, please visit my web site at:
Location: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA
Favorite Poets
Edgar Allan Poe
William Blake
Bob Dylan
Tom Petty
Carlos Castaneda
Jim Morrison
the whole of Neopoet and many more.
Candlewitch
Recent Work
Seeking Avalon
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Rat Inside!
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Spark to Embers (Wildflowers II)
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Sunset (Loop Poetry)
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Witness
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Skin Deep
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Reckoning of a Cat
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Contest Wins
This member has not yet won any contests.
Workshops
| Skill level: | ||||
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| Earn A Poem Workshop 1 | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2023-11-06 | Closed to new participants (and underway) |
| Neopoet Collaborative Poem #4 Workshop | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-28 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poetry Workshop #3 | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-21 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poem Workshop #2 | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-11 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poem Workshop | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-08 | Concluded |
| NARRATIVE POETRY SHOP (Let's get started) | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2021-04-17 | Concluded |
| Poets first poems | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2017-06-23 | Concluded |
| Rhyme Crimes | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2012-06-01 | Concluded |
| FROM PROSE TO POETRY | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2012-04-21 | Concluded |
| IMAGERY IN POETRY (for everyone) | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2012-03-09 | Concluded |
| Working With Titles | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool | Started 2012-01-30 | Concluded |
| More Meter | (syllabus) | Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2012-01-11 | Concluded |
| Writing With Emotions | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2011-09-04 | Concluded |
| Olympic Pool (initial workshop) | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2011-05-16 | Concluded |