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raj
Member since October 16, 2008
Member for 17 years, 7 months
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The Rapids (Tanka)
somewhere down the stream
bubbles of my liquid desire
become gentle waves
while sounds of ecstatic throes
vanish in the aftermath.
raj’s timeline
- October 2023
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15 SunAnniversary
15 years of membership
- April 2023
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27 ThuReceived a critique
on Inference? [Tanka] from @scribbler
"Just dropped by to say it's good to see you around again" - March 2023
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19 SunReceived a critique
on Inference? [Tanka] from @swamp-witch
"I am not sure if you check Neopoet anymore, but I wanted to have a look at your writing now that I'm back. I really like tanka, more than haiku and senryu. That little extra bit of two lines makes a big difference for m…" - August 2020
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24 MonReceived a critique
on The Rapids (Tanka) from @scribbler
"A lot said and perhaps even more implied with just a few lines" -
20 ThuReceived a critique
on The Rapids (Tanka) from @Lavender
"Hi, raj, I think Chrys and I are possibly interpreting this the same way. For me, this is subtle - and almost perfect in its energy. Very nice. Thank you! L" -
19 WedReceived a critique
on The Rapids (Tanka) from @c lynn brooks
"subtle is the one word that comes to me as I think I am coming away with aa difeent thought" -
19 WedReceived a critique
on The Rapids (Tanka) from @Gracy
"Lovely poem, raj. My thoughts are the same as Teddy's and Cat's. What is the name of this Eastern form? Enjoyed, Gracy" -
19 WedReceived a critique
on The Rapids (Tanka) from @Candlewitch
"a beautiful and exquisite moment to be cherished...I love your descriptive way with words. sublime. *hugs, Cat -" -
19 WedCritiqued
"August Pandemic Contest edited" by @Candlewitch
"reminded me of the voice of a young woman who said i lost my dad who was 65 but healthy...his only preexisting condition was believing in Trump....when I vote by Biden i shall be voting for him..." -
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19 WedCritiqued
"Oppressive Heat" by @c lynn brooks
"pretty evocative of passion and desire for his touch....very sensual too..." -
18 TueCritiqued
"Ancient Moorings " by @Gracy
"I agree with what Dalton has said... nice short poem expressing an ardent desire..." -
18 TueCritiqued
"A Question Of If" by @c lynn brooks
"good combination of hope and fear in this poem...i liked it.." -
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17 MonCritiqued
"Beyond Words! (rewrite)" by @Candlewitch
"Thanks for your words Cat but I have already unpublished it, realizing that you would not like to see the end of Eddie Styx... regards," -
15 SatCritiqued
"Beyond Words! (rewrite)" by @Candlewitch
"these verses express that your love for Steve are beyond words to describe ..such is that place you hold for your soulmate...may be "beyond words" could be a title... pardon me if you didn't like the encore to run i pos…" -
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14 FriReceived a critique
on Encore to "run" (penned for Candlewitch) from @c lynn brooks
"oh boy I didn't think you had that in you well now I guess you told Eddie off" -
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- July 2020
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29 Wed
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14 TueNew follower
@c lynn brooks
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14 Tue
- September 2019
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27 FriNew follower
@Stone Fox
- December 2018
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16 SunNew follower
@Dalton
- October 2018
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15 MonAnniversary
10 years of membership
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01 MonNew follower
@Shadowdancer3349
- June 2018
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15 FriHighest posting month
June 2018 — 23 poems
- March 2018
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04 SunCritique milestone
5,000 critiques given
- April 2016
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30 SatContest commendation
April 2016 - Limerick - Prize -$25 USD Amazon.com Gift Certificate
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30 SatFirst contest commendation
April 2016 - Limerick - Prize -$25 USD Amazon.com Gift Certificate
with the poem "The Royal Rush [Limerick]".
- April 2014
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28 MonPosting milestone
100 poems posted
- January 2014
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- October 2013
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15 TueAnniversary
5 years of membership
- March 2011
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08 TueCritique milestone
1,000 critiques given
- April 2010
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12 MonFirst critique offered
on "The Homeless Vet" by @Lonnie
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12 MonFirst publication
A Tryst with Destiny
- October 2009
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15 ThuAnniversary
One year of membership
- October 2008
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15 WedJoined Neopoet
Membership begins
First poem published 544 days later.
About Me
Location: Somewhere in the world, IND
Recent Work
The Rapids (Tanka)
Posted:
Mute Question (Tanka Couplet)
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Her Calling
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Me In True Colors (Unpoetic)
Posted:
Nightscape
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Contest Wins
| Winning Submission | Contest | Contest Date |
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| The Royal Rush [Limerick] | April 2016 - Limerick - Prize -$25 USD Amazon.com Gift Certificate | – |
Workshops
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| Idle Time Poetry | (syllabus) | Wading Pool | Started 2020-07-19 | Concluded |
| Idle Time Poetry | (syllabus) | Wading Pool | Started 2020-07-09 | Concluded |
| Implied Imagery SHOP Here we go ! | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2018-11-16 | Concluded |
| Renga 18 (Rain/Raindrops) | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2018-06-01 | Concluded |
| UNFINISHED WORKS | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2018-03-28 | Concluded |
| Sunku: beyond rhyme and rhythm, search for new structures in short form | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2018-02-11 | Concluded |
| Poets first poems | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2017-06-23 | Concluded |
| Bring In Autumn Renga 15 | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-09-14 | Concluded |
| Abstract words and abstract poetry | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-05-01 | Concluded |
| Bring in the Spring Eternal Renga | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-03-22 | Concluded |
| Collaborative Poetry Writing (Voices of Neopoet) | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2016-03-23 | Concluded |
| Meter Is Our Friend | (syllabus) | Wading Pool | Started 2015-03-03 | Concluded |
| "Sonnets"...Let's Know More | (syllabus) | Shark Pool | Started 2015-01-22 | Concluded |
| Humor In Poetry | (syllabus) | Splash Pool | Started 2015-01-07 | Concluded |
| Renga 11 with "Dedications" for your loved ones | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2014-10-27 | Concluded |
| "The Right Word" | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2014-11-18 | Concluded |
| Can you make a limerick serious? | (syllabus) | Plunge Pool | Started 2014-11-03 | Concluded |
| Storytelling in Verse: Dramatic Verse. | (syllabus) | Olympic Pool | Started 2014-09-07 | Concluded |
| Workshop: Renga 10 "Birds of a Feather" | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2014-08-31 | Concluded |
| Renga 9 "Hatred's Legacy" | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2014-08-04 | Concluded |
| A NEW FORM ( let's begin) | (syllabus) | Wading Pool | Started 2014-08-04 | Concluded |
| Renga 8 "A Song Of Passion" | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2014-07-20 | Concluded |
| To serve poet. | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2014-05-22 | Concluded |
| Renga By the Pool | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool | Started 2014-05-11 | Concluded |
| Come Renga With Neopoets | (syllabus) | Wading Pool, Splash Pool, Olympic Pool, Shark Pool, Plunge Pool | Started 2014-04-20 | Concluded |