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Member since August 20, 2012
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Iron Root
A name on metal moans a hollow ring,
Cold as the weight that name was forced to bear;
July—an iron root beneath the spring,
Held fast while Ocoee choked on poisoned air.
The cowards came to gut the ballot’s grace,
With noose and fire to cauterize the truth;
But terror cannot evict courage in a place
Where memory stalks the night like one uncouth.
They dragged his carcass through swamp and rut,
Centerpiece to the mob’s most carnal feast;
Yet where his blood sank into Florida’s cut,
The ground learned how to whisper like a beast.
So read the sign; tread lightly where shadows stay;
July Perry’s ghost still dwells on in the fray
Official 1SP’s timeline
- March 2026
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21 Sat
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18 WedReceived a critique
on You're the Occasion from @Geezer
"a very, nice, romantic piece that I'm sure any woman would like written about her. I think that [we] aligned would be the proper context here, not you. Odd use of the word occasion, but it works. ~ Geezer." -
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15 SunHighest posting month
March 2026 — 6 poems
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14 SatReceived a critique
on Virtuous Is You from @Geezer
"my pleasure to help out whenever I can. I appreciate your in-depth reviews on my work; it shows that you are listening to the story and learning how to respond to the critique. ~ Geezer. ." -
14 SatCritiqued
"Picture This..." by @Geezer
"This poem carries a quiet ache that settles in slowly, and you express that sense of distance and longing with a simplicity that feels honest. The imagery is understated but effective, especially the way you frame the e…" -
14 SatCritiqued
"Be Careful with My Heart..." by @Geezer
"This is such a gentle and heartfelt piece. You capture that vulnerable moment of opening yourself up to someone with a simplicity that feels honest rather than overstated. The repeated caution to the heart gives the poe…" -
14 SatCritiqued
"Hunger Strike..." by @Geezer
"This is a powerful and unsettling piece, and you handle the subject matter with a stark honesty that lingers long after the read. The imagery is sharp and unflinching, especially the way you frame the body’s slow rebell…" -
14 SatCritiqued
"Let's Talk... " by @Geezer
"Thank you for sharing this — it’s such a great reminder of how much this place thrives on genuine interaction. I really like the way you turned the idea of commenting into a playful little lesson wrapped in rhyme. The r…" -
14 SatCritiqued
"Secret Readers..." by @Geezer
"Thank you for sharing this — it’s such a heartfelt tribute to the quiet readers who show up without ever saying a word. I love the way you turned that mystery into something tender instead of frustrating. The rhythm and…" -
14 SatReceived a critique
on I Wouldn't Miss It from @Geezer
"Good timing and rhythm. I found the beat of it right away and couldn't resist saying it until I got it smooth. Surely not as smooth as you the author, would because I stuttered over some of the lines, but I figure the d…" -
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14 SatReceived a critique
on So Handsome from @ritam
"Enjoyed the poem. Can feel how proud you are and love for your sons. Hope they carry on in your footsteps." -
10 TueReceived a critique
on The Gravity of You from @Geezer
"that you have resolved your love-life. I like the way that you describe your romance with this person as being like the attraction of the planets to each other. The type of rhyme you have written in, is hard for a lot o…" -
10 TueReceived a critique
on Virtuous Is You from @Geezer
"the only problem I see with your work, is the lack of proper syntax and tenses. I think I got the idea of this piece, but cannot be sure. I'm thinking that you have lost a love because of your faith or religion. The way…" -
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- June 2023
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- August 2022
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20 SatAnniversary
10 years of membership
- January 2019
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28 MonReceived a critique
on Happiness Begins from @weirdelf
"Do you think this has received no comments for so long?" - December 2017
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14 ThuReceived a critique
on El Regreso a La Alabanza from @Eumolpus
"I appreciate the high craft of the poem, in the way you repeat verses. I appreciate the honesty and integrity of the content. I for one praise the imagination of mankind (like Blake) and do not believe in heaven or hell…" -
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- August 2017
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20 SunAnniversary
5 years of membership
- April 2017
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28 FriCritiqued
"The Cold Caress" by @BettyBuff
"Can one outgrow Ellie, our great poet of solitude, of love loss comprehended as farce? I think so, yes. In the impatient, zestful still-youthful adulthood of one’s life. When at last one takes control of one’s life. Or…" -
28 FriCritiqued
"A Poem In Steel..." by @BettyBuff
"You were a magician of language, and it would be most respectful, perhaps even ethical, not to look too closely into the workings of your magic. But it’s to the brilliance of your credit that analysis of your methods do…" -
28 FriCritiqued
"Three Queen Welcome" by @BettyBuff
"Reading Ellie, you’re constantly assailed by the notion that she is writing down what you have always known, except that you’ve never thought of it before. This is highly unnerving; fortunately, you’re usually too busy…" -
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23 SunNew follower
@BettyBuff
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- March 2014
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09 Sun
- February 2014
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- January 2014
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30 ThuNew follower
@loved
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29 WedFirst critique offered
on "Introspection" by @raj
- August 2013
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20 TueAnniversary
One year of membership
- August 2012
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20 MonFirst publication
The Christian In You
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20 MonJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
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