infinite_dwarf

Member since January 28, 2008

Member for 18 years, 4 months

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185 Poems

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Duke Energy Nightmare

Posted Jul 27, 2020 · 3 lines · 4 critiques

Lightening flashes hot
Sparks fly from pole blindingly
Ear-splitting cacophony

infinite_dwarf’s timeline

January 2023
27 Fri

Anniversary
15 years of membership
03 Tue

New follower
@Dalton
February 2022
20 Sun

New follower
@Candlewitch
November 2021
01 Mon

Critiqued
"The Fatso of Shalott" by @Lamington
"So many things whirlwind whilst I read this. Just the image of a disgustingly obese person shoving everything in his craw that he can get his hands on. Kicked in the goolies...while not the same, it reminded me of the m…"
01 Mon

Critiqued
"Neopoet Random Challenge #7..." by @Geezer
"But what did you mean dot all the I's? Interesting how even on paper (e-paper?) your panic comes through."
August 2020
15 Sat

Critiqued
"Beyond Words! (rewrite)" by @Candlewitch
"This write is just filled with sadness. It reminds me of the saying that actions speak louder than words. Much love, Jess"
July 2020
28 Tue

Received a critique
on Duke Energy Nightmare from @Lavender
"I agree with Teddy and Geezer - really like this. Love your language to describe sight and sound! Thank you!"
28 Tue

Received a critique
on Duke Energy Nightmare from @raj
"Until reading the comments above, i couldn't figure out what's relevance of Duke...now it makes sense....i like short poems...yet wonder what form you mean when you say it's structured eastern? have a good day.."
28 Tue

Critiqued
"Large or Small, have your fill" by @raj
"Playful sneakiness to bypass the Neopoet filters.... nice!"
28 Tue

Critiqued
"Seduced By A Cookie..." by @Geezer
"Good, playful write. I find it interesting how one can make a poem out of anything. A case of tinnitus....go figure."
27 Mon

Received a critique
on Duke Energy Nightmare from @Geezer
"to make an assumption that your local power co. is named: Duke Energy? Good one, you managed to pick words that will be argued about. [If they are two or three syllables]. But that's okay, I think it makes it more inter…"
27 Mon

Posted a poem
Duke Energy Nightmare
"Lightening flashes hot"
Open thread 3 lines
27 Mon

Critiqued
"Supersonic" by @Teddy15
"Itty bitty poem with an itty bitty punch. I hope you never lose this feeling. Jess"
24 Fri

Critiqued
"Creepy Crawly" by @J.T. Blackmohr
"Brilliant, this. I can definitely feel the angst, and good imagery using little skittering bugs. There are a couple of flow changes for your consideration: - they creep in slowly...persistently - you lay traps, spray no…"
24 Fri

New follower
@J.T. Blackmohr
21 Tue

Critiqued
"Valentino Dreams" by @Teddy15
"I don't know why, but I envisioned one of those roaring 20s flapper girls. There's always Halloween! It took a few tries, but eventually I was able to somewhat get the cadence for the line about the Chanel blush. The le…"
14 Tue

Received a critique
on Battle Cry from @Lavender
"Hello! Your poem starts with exhaustion, complete weariness. I felt the weight of hopelessness. Then your poem moves on to anger and fury. I felt a surge of righteousness. And your last stanza stood tall and proud. I fe…"
14 Tue

New follower
@c lynn brooks
14 Tue

Received a critique
on Battle Cry from @c lynn brooks
"good strong title!"
14 Tue

Received a critique
on Battle Cry from @Geezer
"wish we had those here on the message board. I think we do in the chat, but would be great to have them here. Glad to help out. ~ Gee. ."
13 Mon

Received a critique
on Battle Cry from @Geezer
"to all the rage and frustration of the American people. Reminds me of that movie where the protagnist yells: "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore". Let's make it our battle-cry and get rid of all the de…"
13 Mon

Received a critique
on Battle Cry from @Gracy
"Hi infinite, we've not met before. I understand you've been a member of neopoet for sometime. I feel your powerful statements and agree fully. It's a feeling held in many countries, but the USA is going through an extre…"
12 Sun

Posted a poem
Battle Cry
"I am tired"
Open thread 12 lines
December 2019
22 Sun

Posted a poem
Cogito Ergo Sum - December contest
"Or maybe I'm not"
Open thread 14 lines
November 2019
19 Tue

Posted a poem
Too much Hookah - November Contest (Humor)
"Said the night wind to the little lamb"
Open thread 13 lines
January 2018
27 Sat

Anniversary
10 years of membership
January 2013
27 Sun

Anniversary
5 years of membership
April 2012
18 Wed

Posted a poem
Untitled #3
"Never let someone hold you down"
Open thread 14 lines
January 2012
24 Tue

Posted a poem
Electrification
"Paratonics"
Open thread 17 lines
11 Wed

Posted a poem
Simplicity
"It is sitting on a mountain away from all the man-made distractions"
Open thread 12 lines
04 Wed

Posted a poem
Untitled # 1
"We are the peoples' nation of Zrcheckslovanounious."
Open thread 12 lines
December 2011
27 Tue

Posted a poem
220 Grit
"Sitting on a flowerpot."
Open thread 13 lines
March 2011
07 Mon

Posted a poem
Puppy Dog
"Puppy Dog"
Open thread 17 lines
January 2011
21 Fri

Posted a poem
Android ( a co-write with Hooded Stranger)
"Android"
Open thread 35 lines
11 Tue

Posted a poem
Schizophrenic
"My head buzzes"
Open thread 22 lines
March 2009
05 Thu

Posting milestone
100 poems posted
January 2009
27 Tue

Anniversary
One year of membership
October 2008
23 Thu

Most-discussed work
One Nation Under God ~ an acrostic

47 critiques to date.
15 Wed

Highest posting month
October 2008 — 16 poems
01 Wed

Critique milestone
1,000 critiques given
April 2008
12 Sat

First critique offered
on "Dare I Fall?" by @purplemoondoll
08 Tue

First publication
Enough Is Enough (revised)
January 2008
27 Sun

Joined Neopoet
Membership begins

First poem published 72 days later.

About Me

About me

Over-caffeinated, gregarious, introverted, shameless Arsenal junkie of a European mutt. My brain to mouth filter is made of swiss cheese, and I may or may not wish to be a pocket elephant.

Location: North Carolina, USA, USA

Favorite Poets

E.A. Poe

Lewis Carroll

Charles Bukowski

Michael McClure

Lawrence Ferlenghetti.