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DrEvildeern
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Son of Bullfrog
Every summer,
Mr. Bullfrog greeted the children
from beyond the pitch pines.
GULP. GULP.
Night after night,
his song drifted through the open windows,
becoming part of the house as surely as bedtime.
He never knew
he was teaching children
what home sounded like.
GULP. GULP.
Summer after summer,
faithful as dusk.
Then one year he fell silent.
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The children had long since grown,
and it seemed I was the only one who noticed.
No more
GULP. GULP.
At first I missed him.
Then, as people do,
I forgot.
Until one warm evening
another voice
rose from the little woods.
GULP. GULP. GULP.
Perhaps a son
Perhaps simply another bullfrog.
It didn't matter.
The forest remembered.
And someone, long ago,
had taught him the song.
DrEvildeern’s timeline
- July 2026
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16 ThuCritiqued
"frayed with disuse" by @crypticbard
"Hi. I was intrigued because it is such a seldom used word. In the world of addiction the term “misuse” has been applied more - and as a professional nurse, I struggle with euphemisms when it comes to addiction in partic…" -
16 ThuCritiqued
"frayed with disuse" by @crypticbard
"Hi. I was intrigued because it is such a seldom used word. In the world of addiction the term “misuse” has been applied more - and as a professional nurse, I struggle with euphemisms when it comes to addiction in partic…" -
16 ThuCritiqued
"frayed with disuse" by @crypticbard
"Hi. I was intrigued because it is such a seldom used word. In the world of addiction the term “misuse” has been applied more - and as a professional nurse, I struggle with euphemisms when it comes to addiction in partic…" -
15 WedCritiqued
"Men in Short-Sleeved White Cotton Dress Shirts" by @Stevenjkashdan
"I honestly feel the first stanza can stand on its own. I found it extremely powerful." -
15 WedCritiqued
"frayed with disuse" by @crypticbard
"Hi! I sense a subtle loss in this poem and am intrigued by your use of the word “disuse.”" -
15 WedFirst critique offered
on "frayed with disuse" by @crypticbard
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14 TueReceived a critique
on Where darkness Keeps its Light from @Geezer
"your poem, then it automatically is updated. The A.I. only comments once, any feedback you get after the initial one, is from the community. BTW, I would like to say, great job! I read right through the poem, and said t…" -
14 TueReceived a critique
on Where darkness Keeps its Light from @Tink
"Welocme to Neopoet! Thank you for sharing! I found this to be an intriguing piece. I do agree with Geezer and the AI analysis. I stumbled over "they". I would love to see you revisit this and make it tighter by finding…" -
13 MonReceived a critique
on Where darkness Keeps its Light from @Geezer
"in total agreement with the A.I. The "they" are rather ambiguous and need some kind of classification. I see where this was going, only you just didn't have enough momentum. Welcome to Neo. ~ Geezer." -
13 MonFirst publication
Where darkness Keeps its Light
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About Me
About me
I am an RN who studies apophatic inquiry through art and poetry. I have my doctorate in Medical Humanities from Drew University. I live part time on Cape Cod.
Location: USA
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