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Rita
Member since January 17, 2026
Member for 6 months, 30 days
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Heat Wave
Sun blazing
cloudless sky
no breeze to be felt.
Air full of steam
like walking into a sauna
opening my body's faucet.
Droplets of water
line up on my forehead
and trickle down my back.
Gazing upon what was once lush green grass
my view now is parched, brown and brittle.
Water is stemmed
in the former babbling brook.
Dog days of summer
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leave me and the earth panting.
We are in need of alleviation
howling for a reprieve.
Rita’s timeline
- August 2026
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14 FriCritiqued
"The Disguise" by @some human
"The "you're one big dullard" sentence seemed an awkward fit with the rest of the piece. Just an opinion. All poetry being subjective." -
14 FriCritiqued
"Longing" by @lykkeligere
"Relatable theme. Maybe more about the emotional impact would make it more striking to the heart?" -
14 FriReceived a critique
on A Coal Miner's Story from @EyeAmI
"I don’t usually like free verse, but this time I actually enjoyed a reread of the piece. The feeling of dread going in, the ambient, the cave, the darkness, the thoughts of the men, the earth being alive, like a beast…" -
13 ThuReceived a critique
on Heat Wave from @A Hot Photon
"The imagery was so vivid. I felt parched just reading this." -
13 ThuReceived a critique
on Heat Wave from @A Hot Photon
"The imagery was so vivid. I felt parched just reading this." -
12 Wed
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12 WedCritiqued
"CHAPTER 6 The Devils Daughters - When the Viper Strikes" by @RJ Bear
"Oh, I didn't. I will have to now that I know! Ty" -
11 Tue
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11 TueCritiqued
"A prayer for the painless " by @Callie McDonald
"Life and death. Wouldn't it be amazing if pain did not exist, but perhaps it gives one a better appreciation for pleasure and comfort." -
11 TueCritiqued
"Dear Lilo" by @Iris Marlowe
"Relatable to a dog's life. In my opinion we are their favorite treat!" -
11 Tue
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11 TueCritiqued
"An Unclean Cry To Heaven" by @wisecrone2011
"I especially enjoyed the metaphors throughout the piece." -
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- June 2026
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11 ThuReceived a critique
on A Coal Miner's Story from @Sen99
"Hello A poignant story of forgotten men who toiled underground, a dirty and dangerous job for decades, all the collieries here have been shut now a forgotten industry. This poem imagery is stark and the sentiment honest…" -
07 SunReceived a critique
on A Coal Miner's Story from @patrickgadoury
"I actually like the familiar phrases buried in this poem, like “band of brothers.” Maybe that’s a weird take, but to my amateur eyes the poem already feels pretty literary, and those familiar phrases showing up every fe…" -
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- May 2026
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17 SunReceived a critique
on A day at the beach from @Obadiah Grey
"Here's the winner,!! ,, Nice one Rita. Obi." -
03 Sun
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02 SatNew follower
@RJ Bear
- March 2026
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27 FriNew follower
@Lavender
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- February 2026
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16 MonNew follower
@Bruno A. Barroso
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15 Sun
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12 Thu
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09 Mon
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06 FriNew follower
@Cecily
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05 Thu
- January 2026
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31 Sat
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31 Sat
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21 Wed
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17 SatFirst critique offered
on "Death " by @mercy the poetess
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17 SatFirst publication
Empowerment
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17 Sat
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17 SatJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
About Me
About me
I enjoy writing free verse.. I have published my first chapbook "Seasonal Poetry" in 2025, on Amazon and Etsy. I have published over 30 poems in various literary magazines and anthologies. I am a reader of submissions for the Words Faire. I also actively engage in local open mic nights and author events with readings of poetry .
Location: PA, USA
Favorite Poets
Amanda Gorman, Maya Angelou, Thoreau
Hildy Morgan inspired me to write
Recent Work
Contest Wins
| Winning Submission | Contest | Contest Date |
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| Empowerment | 01/26 New Member Contest | – |