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rakhimpowers03
Member since June 3, 2026
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Institution
I walked through a metal detector
Every morning, Monday through Friday.
I had to put my bag through an x-ray
And have my person wanded.
It felt like I had four years probation.
It was normal to me. How baffled was i
When i realized it wasn’t normal to everyone
At that age.
In the rooms there were no windows.
Just a big one that wrapped around the hallway
Like a hand wraps around a camera. The public
Got to see images of us in a cage.
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We certainly acted caged, Putting on a show
every opportunity we got. Tearing each other apart
like we were auditioning for The Lion King.
I remember visiting another institution like mine.
No metal detector, no wand,No x-ray.
Being in that one was almost as wild of an experience.
A battle could’ve ensued, weapons drawn.
I’m surprised it didn't happen, being
So used to seeing them: battles.
It was so peaceful. I guess that was the expectation
There. In the one I was used to, they expected debauchery.
I enjoyed it. I was able to stick to the plan
And do what I arrived to do.
No interruptions.
It only lasted a few hours, the peace and freedom.
rakhimpowers03’s timeline
- June 2026
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07 SunReceived a critique
on Esoteric from @patrickgadoury
"This one works for me because the ending flips the whole thing. Nothing here feels esoteric if this is your world, and that seems like the point. It’s only “too esoteric” when someone else decides their references are n…" -
07 SunReceived a critique
on The Box Tv from @Geezer
"exactly, it felt emotionless, I think I kind of touched on that. Wow, I see that you have some courage. I think you are going to do well here. ~ Geezer." -
07 SunCritiqued
"Creek Kingdom" by @patrickgadoury
"I love this poem. Even though I didn't grow up in a creek, it made me want to with how fun it sounds. and i love that the poem doesnt tell me to think that and it just describes what it was like growing up playing in a…" -
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07 SunCritiqued
"Mistress Library..." by @Geezer
"I love the personification of the library in this poem. It takes something ordinary and makes it extraordinary by showing its importance without the need to explain. i really enjoyed reading this, thank you." -
07 SunFirst critique offered
on "Mistress Library..." by @Geezer
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07 SunReceived a critique
on The Box Tv from @Lavender
"Hi, there, Really no way to write or interpret this, but to let it speak for itself. Though harsh, it lends a lot of emotion hidden within language that took us from chaos to overwhelming quiet. Subtle, yet somehow so v…" -
07 SunReceived a critique
on The Box Tv from @Geezer
"this is pretty graphic, I think one of the ways that it is a bit shocking, is that it is about a poor puppy. Everyone loves a cute little puppy! I am sure that it must have been traumatic for you too; to hold the poor…" -
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03 WedReceived a critique
on Cole Slaw from @BlueSkies
"This is so good! It's much deeper than cole slaw. "Them rooms couldn’t fit a family of five." just seals the whole poem in a bow. Well done!" -
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03 WedFirst publication
Cole Slaw
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03 WedJoined Neopoet
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About Me
About me
Hello! I'm a young black queer writer from nyc. I write from live experiences. I also make music.
Location: USA
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