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Misspoetrynportraits
Member since June 10, 2026
Member for 2 months, 6 days
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Please, Don’t Walk Away
Please, Don’t Walk Away
Laughing with friends, she puts on a show,
’Cause heaven forbid she lets anyone know.
The struggle she’s fighting inside her own mind,
That painted-on smile is what most people find.
From the start of the day to the end of the night,
Nobody knows just how hard she must fight.
If you see her coming, please—don’t walk away.
A kind word or a hug might just make her day.
Misspoetrynportraits’s timeline
- August 2026
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11 TueReceived a critique
on Please, Don’t Walk Away from @Geezer
"you never know what may make someone's day, it may be as simple as a smile, a nod of the head, and go-ahead gesture. As you write and read here, you will gain experience and wisdom. We pride ourselves on being a family…" -
11 TueNew follower
@ritam
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11 TueReceived a critique
on Please, Don’t Walk Away from @ritam
"Enjoyed the rhyme of the piece and the moral of the story." -
10 Mon
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06 ThuReceived a critique
on Things My Alarm Would Say from @J. White
"Really cool piece. Your alarm clock sounds much nicer than mine." -
06 Thu
- July 2026
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31 Fri
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23 ThuCritiqued
"My Father" by @Ghoscia
"I got tingles reading this. Its a simple poem but carries a lot of meaning. I think for those of us who grew up with an emotionally distant or cut off father, probably more so. I also wrote a poem about my own father (I…" -
23 ThuNew follower
@upliftingpoet84
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23 ThuCritiqued
"CHAPTER 2 - The Devils Daughters - From Burning Fire to Blood Red" by @RJ Bear
"A fun read 😁" -
23 ThuReceived a critique
on Dare I Still Believe? from @upliftingpoet84
"This piece I felt to the depths of my soul...I have had most the people I've been walk away from me. No questions or reactions. Keep writing and expressing" -
23 Thu
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07 TueReceived a critique
on The Sound That Only Silence Makes from @Sen99
"I agree with AI the poems main idea is an interesting one, silence is not an absence of sound but the sound of the mind itself, thinking at night. The stanzas are atmospheric and flow nicely. .An interesting monologue a…" -
05 SunCritiqued
"A Tender Thief" by @William Lynn
"I enjoyed reading this William, I think it’s a sweet poem. Thanks for sharing." -
05 Sun
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03 FriReceived a critique
on Things My Alarm Would Say from @Clentin
"Interesting but shows normal feelings when the alarm sounds Liked the poem very much" -
02 Thu
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01 WedPosted a poem
Things My Alarm Would Say
"I know life is tough but you’ve slept long enough, it’s time to face the day. " - June 2026
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30 Tue
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30 Tue
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18 Thu
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15 MonNew follower
@Clentin
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13 Sat
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12 Fri
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11 ThuNew follower
@Tink
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11 ThuCritiqued
"Alzheimer’s (from the outside looking in)" by @petershenton
"I like this a lot. It’s sad in a gentle way. Well done and thank you for sharing ☺️" -
10 WedCritiqued
"Demolition by Text" by @RJ Bear
"I enjoyed reading this. Thanks for the laugh. Very witty 🤣" -
10 WedFirst critique offered
on "Demolition by Text" by @RJ Bear
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10 Wed
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10 WedFirst publication
I Am
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10 Wed
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10 WedJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
About Me
About me
I am an emerging poet and visual artist from New Zealand. My creative work explores themes of resilience, healing, nature, and the emotional landscapes we navigate throughout life. When not writing poetry, I create hand-drawn pet portraits and wildlife artwork.
Location: NZL
Recent Work
Contest Wins
| Winning Submission | Contest | Contest Date |
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| Things My Alarm Would Say | 07/26 Things My Alarm Clock Would Say | 1 July, 2026 – 31 July, 2026 |
| Heavy | 06/26 New Member Contest | 1 June, 2026 – 30 June, 2026 |