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Candlewitch
Member since January 30, 2008
Member for 18 years, 4 months
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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
- 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…" -
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- October 2024
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15 TueHighest posting month
October 2024 — 19 poems
- September 2024
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04 WedPosting milestone
500 poems posted
- February 2024
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08 Thu
- January 2023
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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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25 Tue
- 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
Wings of Fire
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Beer !
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Ripper's Lament (Edge)
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Cutter's Circle (updated)
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Traitor Within
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Delicate (updated)
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Lover's Wasteland (Updated)
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Seed
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Offerings (Edge) Updated
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Politicide (Edge)
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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 |