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robster555
Member since May 27, 2026
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The Empty Chair
It hasn't always been there
that proud empty chair.
It was once by the fireplace
and twice by the stairs.
It's seen many changes
down through the years,
life changing moments
and days full of tears.
My grandfather told me
it was one of a pair,
he bought long ago
at a bright summer fair.
I can still see my Gran
sitting right there,
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sitting and knitting
in that now empty chair.
It was often the centre
where life would rehearse,
father did talk
and mother did nurse.
Down through the years
less people have sat,
the chair became a haven
for an ageing house cat.
But I still look and smile
at that old empty chair
and remember forever
those who sat there.
robster555’s timeline
- May 2026
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30 SatReceived a critique
on The Empty Chair from @Tink
"Hi, I'm Tink. I read this, intrigued with the premise and hoped To tap into where my mind and own memories wanted to go. It started to, then i found the flow being disrupted, thoughts stopping abruptly. I agree with wha…" -
30 SatReceived a critique
on The Empty Chair from @Geezer
"everything I wanted to say. I wholeheartedly endorse the admonishment to read your work aloud, to find where the "bumps" are. I find that it usually works pretty well. ~ Geezer." -
30 SatNew follower
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28 ThuReceived a critique
on The Shop of Everything from @Obadiah Grey
"Made me smile,, nay, grin! Thank you. Obi. Eeerrrm, Perhaps I ought expand on that. It to me is redolent of a Jake Thackray song. enjoyed it." -
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27 WedReceived a critique
on The Shop of Everything from @Lavender
"Hello, and welcome to Neopoet! The beauty of poetry is that a poem may have endless interpretations and connections to readers. For me, this poem is about the fantastic character of this shop. It never really states you…" -
27 WedReceived a critique
on The Shop of Everything from @Geezer
"there were more to the story. I love the shop, it sounds like a place I would love to snoop around in, [you never know what you may find in a place like that]. This piece needs a direction; why are you there? a reason f…" -
27 WedFirst publication
The Shop of Everything
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27 WedJoined Neopoet
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About Me
About me
Father of 1 in the UK. Work in a DIY store. I have been writing for years all just for my pleasure, never published. Posted a few in Facebook. In 2024 I decided to write a poem a day for the whole year. I did it
Location: GBR
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