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nokros
Member since April 1, 2013
Member for 13 years, 2 months
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Phyllis Wheatley
you, Aborigine child, detached from your memory
so young - fairest blossom, waned in bloom
weaned from your maternal bonds
to wear a nation's wail
to sing the tribal songs in lyrics
dipped in pain
how self-deceit employed the minds
of those who hate.
how the zeal of those
meant to be skilled in lowliness
frustrated those who hate.
their concealed paganism
cries for blame to reveal
the disposition to fairness in their hearts...
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so heartless!
the freedom she bade for..
chastised her for her intellect
crucified her for her emancipated mind
what audacity to be savvy!
To: Odell, may her soul rest.
nokros’s timeline
- June 2026
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05 FriCritiqued
"Fragments of the Stolen Self " by @juliemakhoul3458
".. resonating well with my inner self. Daring yet serene." - February 2024
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26 MonReceived a critique
on Letter to my ex from @Candlewitch
"I really admire this poem, as it is neatly constructed with great language usage. My favorite lines are: The timeous effort we seem to have made to be in each other’s spheres timids in the spillage of tenderness and the…" -
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on Phyllis Wheatley from @Geezer
"[if humankind ever survives that long], we will not judge by the color of skin, how we look, or where in the world we are from; but we shall, understand that we are all equal in the eyes of the universe. Very well done…" -
22 ThuReceived a critique
on Phyllis Wheatley from @Lavender
""...what audacity to be savvy!" Very well said. Thank you, L" -
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- April 2023
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01 SatAnniversary
10 years of membership
- August 2022
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27 SatReceived a critique
on waiting room from @Jackweb
"is one of the places I don't like going... I don't have the mind. I would feel so sad about everything around me. Talk more of taking a family member to ICU. ." -
11 ThuReceived a critique
on waiting room from @Ray Whitaker
"The entire 4th stanza is my favorite. Being retired from a hospital, i think you’ve covered the family point of view of an ICU intensely. V Very nice work!" -
11 ThuReceived a critique
on waiting room from @Sen99
"This poem of compassion, a difficult time hope you felt better for writing this" -
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- July 2022
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30 SatReceived a critique
on Letter to my ex from @scribbler
"Starting each line with a capitol letter can make for hard reading. I like your message but will give you 2 things to consider 1.line 4 try you will allow my heart to find yours. 2. line 13 try using jut night instead o…" -
30 SatReceived a critique
on Letter to my ex from @Jackweb
"If you’ve ever woken up confused — and maybe even slightly aroused — about why your dreams were full of steamy sex scenes with you as the main character, you’re not alone. Sex dreams are a normal part of life. In fact…" -
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19 TueCritiqued
"Colorless Oblivion and Mourning (Black)" by @Rosewood Apothecary
"sorry to hear about your loss. Like your playing with the word gravity. overall a good piece." -
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- April 2018
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01 SunAnniversary
5 years of membership
- September 2015
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- February 2015
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20 FriPosted a poem
the door (feb. contest)
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14 SatNew follower
@lovedly
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- April 2014
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01 TueAnniversary
One year of membership
- April 2013
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06 SatNew follower
@Seren
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01 MonJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
- February 2009
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15 SunHighest posting month
February 2009 — 9 poems
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08 SunFirst critique offered
on "shadows of a lost love’s curse" (since unpublished) by @nekidgoat
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07 SatFirst publication
a thought in flight
About Me
About me
I am a teacher, married, with two boys. I LOVE life and school holidays.
Location: Northern Cape, South Africa
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