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Gerry
Member since June 14, 2009
Member for 17 years
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The Cable Guy
He arrives in khaki shortsand a mesh muscle-shirt.
Emma’s eyes are aging,
still, she notes
the Byzantine
calligraphy
on his burly neck,
his beefy arms and calves.
She contemplates –
A woman of a certain age
should never ask,
would never be allowed
to admire the entire
work of art.
Gerry’s timeline
- June 2024
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13 ThuAnniversary
15 years of membership
- June 2019
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13 ThuAnniversary
10 years of membership
- June 2014
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13 FriAnniversary
5 years of membership
- June 2010
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13 SunAnniversary
One year of membership
- November 2009
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26 ThuCritiqued
"Osmosis" by @Cloudthings
"You have create glorious, poetic images to express the joy you are feeling. You make it possible for me to share your joy! How lovely the image of the selkie, too. Spirit and pleasure are joined in this fine poem. I'll…" -
26 ThuCritiqued
"Namaste" by @Kailashana
"Fall is a beautiful metaphor in this poem. I am especially fond of short poems and this carries a lovely image. Gerry Beyond agree and disagree there is a field. I will meet you there. Rumi" -
26 ThuCritiqued
"CHILDREN'S FEARS -revised" by @Geremia
"I'm glad I discovered this poem of compassion and I look forward to reading more of your fine work. When we encourage each other to show compassion to the inner child or a child that is suffering, we are a source of hea…" -
22 SunCritiqued
"Lilac Moons from a Master" by @Seren
"Poetic images abound in this picturesque poem and I love the way "a lilac moon erupted, from a crown of pine." This is an image I'll long remember! Gerry Beyond agree and disagree there is a field. I will meet you there…" -
22 SunReceived a critique
on The Cable Guy from @Seren
"ahhhh but a woman of a certain age will never know if she doesnt ask Gerry ... I loved this .. wonderful write ... like a slice of voyeur I could get to like this lol love and hugs Jayne x x" -
22 SunCritiqued
"Trust the Sky" by @Christina
"You begin this poem with a verse of very quotable questions and continue with words of encouragement. Amazing images throughout this fine work. I look forward to reading more. Gerry Beyond agree and disagree there is a…" -
20 FriCritiqued
"A Drop to Never Never" by @Seren
"Amazing poetic use of words. I've been absent and am happy to find this stunning work. Gerry Beyond agree and disagree there is a field. I will meet you there. Rumi" -
20 Fri
- July 2009
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09 ThuReceived a critique
on Grandfather's Serenade from @Ink Dragon
"first of all: of course short poems are acceptable, no worries. I think it's much better to say something important in a few words than to ramble on for hundreds of lines without really saying anything. (Which doesn't m…" -
08 WedCritiqued
"Reminiscences" by @Ink Dragon
"Two lives happily synchronized and then a sense of loss! The words of this poem are well chosen. Read this aloud and see how lovely it sounds! Gerry" -
08 WedCritiqued
"a walk in the park" by @Kailashana
"Wonderful characters, and I like the squirrel lady! My kinda gal. An outstanding poem and so much fun. Gerry" -
08 WedReceived a critique
on Grandfather's Serenade from @Kailashana
"Hi Gerry, "To thine own self be true." and to thine own muse.... ~A "It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi" -
08 WedReceived a critique
on Grandfather's Serenade from @Kailashana
"This is lovely Gerry, so bittersweet. I am a fan of your talent. ~A "It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi" -
07 Tue
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02 ThuReceived a critique
on Widows from @Kailashana
"Gerry, so many times women are truly unkind to each other. Women can be their own sex's worst enemy. I hate when that happens, and friendship, no matter what age, kindness, no matter where, family, workplace, etc. is a…" -
01 WedReceived a critique
on Widows from @Cloudthings
"Dearest Gerry, you made me weep (& no it wasn't hormonal)... this is truly supurb & I hope it makes Spotlight for several reasons. You have a beautiful fluidity with your words & rhythm & the sentiments are just perfect…" - June 2009
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26 FriReceived a critique
on Widows from @Skumpfsklub
"The community of concerns is illustrated and explained in a few deft strokes. My observation of that adds nothing here, though, so I'll move on to the secondary question about title. Since it is the community, the siste…" -
26 FriReceived a critique
on Widows from @Craig Norris
"but I love the poem, the alchemy of years, the sisterhood, the compassion. Beautifully done. Craig." -
23 Tue
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23 Tue
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15 MonFirst critique offered
on "Word weft nova bright ("Ode" no 3 for O')" by @Cloudthings
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15 MonFirst publication
Requiem for a Cat
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15 Mon
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13 SatJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 2 days later.
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About Me
Location: USA
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The Cable Guy
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Grandfather's Serenade
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Widows
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Requiem for a Cat
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