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Rosewood Apothecary
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Star Spangled (The Emperor’s Clothes)
Suicide
Life in gilded poverty
Work or die
Isn’t that
Suicide?
Workers
Slaves to a billionaire class
Fodder for the meat grinders
Grease spots
on the teeth
of the cogwheels
And the corrupt machine turns faster
And the workers basic needs are ghostly vapor
And the swine feast
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and engage in pedophilia
and war crimes for sport…
So, the hammers swing,
and the waitress slings plates
for a slave wage,
and the bus driver
drops another kid off
to an empty house…
Capitalism
Fascism
Synonymous
Waking nightmares
Ruling the hearts of the working class
These nightmares have names
And addresses
This orchestrated
mass subjugation
is calculated
The architects of its design
eat family units for profit and then get together and brag about it
They are few
We are many
Their coffers and stomachs full
of the fruits of our labor
We starve and die of cancer
while our families
go destitute and watch
Fuck America
Fuck America
Racist empire
Imperialist war machine
Red, White and Blue lie
Rosewood Apothecary’s timeline
- August 2025
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19 TueReceived a critique
on Star Spangled (The Emperor’s Clothes) from @Geezer
"rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air... Yes, we are burdened with the appetites of the rich and those that believe that they are our saviors, that they are the only way to salvation, not by virtue of intelligen…" -
16 SatReceived a critique
on Star Spangled (The Emperor’s Clothes) from @Ruby Lord
"I enjoyed your poem. It's raw, hot and fast. Just what is needed and it did what you intended. Ruby." -
16 Sat
- June 2025
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16 MonReceived a critique
on Grove of Wonder from @Geezer
"a thing about imagining living in spaces that were intended for commercial use. I imagine using that space for living, and how I would do it. I know it's not exactly the same thing, but I get the feeling that you know w…" -
15 SunReceived a critique
on Grove of Wonder from @Roscoe Lane
"I live on a farm inside an estate. Walking round this estate as i do constantly, there are many areas just as you described. But you have painted the picture in words, well done. Regards Roscoe.." -
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13 FriReceived a critique
on June’s Garden from @Lavender
"Hello, Tim, Beautiful. I hope we are brave, and not ignorant or unaware. Much to think about within your brief poem. Hope you're well! Thank you, L" -
13 FriPosted a poem
June’s Garden
"The roses in the garden are especially beautiful and multitudinous this summer" -
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11 WedReceived a critique
on Displaced from @Candlewitch
"Tim... reading it causes me to feel all calm and peaceful. I wake up to Deer on my lawn, munching on leaves and soft-wood trees. It is a nice way to to the birth of a new day. It is very good to see you again! *hugs, Ca…" -
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06 FriCritiqued
"Hollow..." by @Candlewitch
"I’m so glad to see that you’re still here and writing fiercely. I’ve missed my neopoet friends getting lost in my job. I love your approach here. Disjointed and angular. Each line drives the disbelief and state of shock…" - July 2024
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- June 2024
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- May 2024
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- April 2024
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03 WedCritiqued
"Vampire 1" by @Candlewitch
"I’ve always thought the human obsession with these creatures of the night is born of the fascination or inability to grasp the dark parts of our own psyche. The ability to identify with certain traits makes it easier to…" -
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- March 2024
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30 SatCritiqued
"The Rescue" by @Mary Beth Magee
"Such an absolutely beautiful story. I relate to this as a lifelong pet owner. The connection is undeniable and the mutual emotional attachment is in many way a simpler and stronger bond than most of our human relationsh…" -
30 SatCritiqued
"Spider Web" by @RoseBlack
"Great writing. We can rebuild everything if we must. Weave it all in silver. Great Job Tim" -
30 SatCritiqued
"A Cold Reminder" by @J. Bell
"I really like what you’ve done with so few words. It touches on a feeling I hold close which is: spring is mostly cold wind and temperate rainfall. It’s only warm in spring when it’s rainy in Rhode Island. Excellent rhy…" -
30 SatCritiqued
"More or Less" by @Michael Anthony
"I haven’t been around for a bit but I do remember you have the knack for this. I for one like it. I’m a fan of Vonnegut and your style has some faint echos of his conversational style. Nice work Tim" - January 2024
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07 SunCritiqued
"Haunted House" by @RoseBlack
"I definitely am feeling that. Great observation Happy holidays! Tim" -
07 SunCritiqued
"Meeting My Superhero; Steven" by @Candlewitch
"It’s gorgeous and it’s lovely to read your writing as always. Please tell Steven I received the holiday letter and I’m wishing you guys a happy and safe new year. You hang tough, you’re so dear to me and the rest of us…" - December 2023
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- November 2023
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26 Sun
- August 2023
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01 TueNew follower
@leoferaco
- July 2023
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04 TueNew follower
@Ruby Lord
- June 2023
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20 TueAnniversary
One year of membership
- March 2023
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29 WedNew follower
@Unca Fez
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19 SunNew follower
@Leslie
- January 2023
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20 FriCritique milestone
1,000 critiques given
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09 Mon
- November 2022
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17 ThuPosting milestone
100 poems posted
- July 2022
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15 FriHighest posting month
July 2022 — 27 poems
- June 2022
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25 Sat
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25 Sat
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20 MonFirst critique offered
on "Timeless Love" by @wkamen
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20 MonFirst publication
Worth
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20 MonJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 1 days later.
About Me
About me
Tim Doyle is a lifelong Rhode Island native. Known for being the lead singer and guitarist for now dissolved local rock act Daddie Long Legs, he recently released an album of original music under the moniker Rosewood Apothecary. As well as poetry he writes prose and lyrics and composes original music. He is involved in visual arts as well with a focus in drawing, painting, and photography. Here are some links to his music.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VaYuOCEKpJ3AHh31O5Ylp?si=xWQ9wgoAQBuPN…
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rosewood-apothecary/1600531687
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxhpPABKEPGo2q5I7YSzi-Q
https://music.amazon.com/artists/B09NP6X9NL?ref=dm_sh_Wkxb9fxRYaGlofpFG…
Location: U.S.A., USA
Favorite Poets
Emily Dickinson
Robert Frost
Walt Whitman. I’m enamored by the work of lyricists such as Robert Hunter
John Barlow
John Dyer Baizley
and Tom Marshall just to name a handful.
Recent Work
A Wednesday’s Prayer
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Un-happy
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Another Connection
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Luna Divina
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Subtle Artwork
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Argent
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Contest Wins
| Winning Submission | Contest | Contest Date |
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| Worth | Neopoem Of The Week June 18 to 25 2022 | – |
Workshops
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| Neopoet Collaborative Workshop Poem # 7 | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-09-22 | Concluded |
| Neopoet Collaborative Workshop Poem # 6 | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-09-13 | Concluded |
| Neopoet Collaborative Poem #5 | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-09-06 | Concluded |
| Neopoet Collaborative Poem #4 Workshop | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-28 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poetry Workshop #3 | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-21 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poem Workshop #2 | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-11 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poem Workshop | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2022-08-08 | Concluded |