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Carrie
Member since March 11, 2024
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Windows
Looking through my cell window, I can see other cell windows. Some with lights on, some with lights off. I imagine what sad thoughts and sad hearts are dreaming behind those cell windows. Children, husbands, lovers. To taste some good home cooking, to touch without being scalded. To laugh without fear and to cry without shame. I wonder? How many hearts behind those windows want to smash that glass, just wanna scream in anger, hurt and pain. But! It's just in vain. There's no-one to listen, it's not worth it, only to be placed in another cell, with no windows... only bars, only humiliation and another piece of your heart to be torn away. Once you break, it's got you, this place called prison is really hell. If you really listen closely, you can hear tears falling and soft sad voices drifting in the cold air, so, so, sad. Some cell windows have the faces that await freedom with anticipation, yet! Some cell windows do not. The ones who do not have faces that have aged hard and yet weak. They have no freedom to see, for them, freedom is but a word spoken, an envious thought as they watch these cells fill and then empty, yet to fill again. Those faces smile, yet cry out in vain for comfort. Knowing that when their freedom comes, it will be too late.
They will always be a cell window.
They will always be sad memories I have of this place called prison.
Carrie’s timeline
- March 2025
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11 TueAnniversary
One year of membership
- September 2024
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02 MonPosted a poem
Windows
"Looking through my cell window, I can see other cell windows. Some with lights on, some with lights off. I imagine what sad thoughts and sad hearts are dreaming behind those cell windows. Children, husbands, lovers. To taste some good home cooking, to touch without being scalded. To laugh without fear and to cry without shame. I wonder? How many hearts behind those windows want to smash that glass, just wanna scream in anger, hurt and pain. But! It's just in vain. There's no-one to listen, it's not worth it, only to be placed in another cell, with no windows... only bars, only humiliation and another piece of your heart to be torn away. Once you break, it's got you, this place called prison is really hell. If you really listen closely, you can hear tears falling and soft sad voices drifting in the cold air, so, so, sad. Some cell windows have the faces that await freedom with anticipation, yet! Some cell windows do not. The ones who do not have faces that have aged hard and yet weak. They have no freedom to see, for them, freedom is but a word spoken, an envious thought as they watch these cells fill and then empty, yet to fill again. Those faces smile, yet cry out in vain for comfort. Knowing that when their freedom comes, it will be too late." - August 2024
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16 FriReceived a critique
on Handful of Wimmin from @Rula
"Another strong message. We all have our mistakes. Everyone should have a second chance. You've that message expressed really well. The chorus repetitive lines work well to emphasize the messages meant to be delivered. R…" -
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05 MonReceived a critique
on Low-Down Alcoholic Criminal from @Lavender
"I appreciate your explanation. It is definitely significant in your poem. Thank you! L" - July 2024
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15 MonReceived a critique
on Low-Down Alcoholic Criminal from @Lavender
"Hello, Carrie, The title brought me in. I feel the remorse mixed in with an attitude of acceptance and cynicism. There is nothing hidden here - it is straightforward and very genuine. I did look up a few words that appe…" -
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- May 2024
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27 MonReceived a critique
on What Is It? from @Geezer
"You have very strong feelings about the situation. You chose deliberate language that made your emotions clear. It could be a little smoother, but... it is not free verse. ~ Geezer. ." -
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- March 2024
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11 MonFirst publication
I Know
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11 MonJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
About Me
About me
Easygoing and laid-back poet from Australia, making poems about life. Currently in the process of publishing my first anthology of personal poems.
Location: Western Australia- Australia, AUS
Favorite Poets
Robert Louis-Stevenson
Pam Ayres
Recent Work
Windows
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Handful of Wimmin
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Low-Down Alcoholic Criminal
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What Is It?
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What Does it Mean??
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A Great Lady
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Another Day
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Colours
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Spring Fling
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Contest Wins
| Winning Submission | Contest | Contest Date |
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| Colours | April 2024 Neo Gem | – |
| Backwards | Poetry Month 2024 Imagine | – |
| Spring Fling | Spring Fling | – |