Frederick Kesner

Member since August 16, 2007

Member for 18 years, 9 months

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architraval shadow

Posted Jun 2, 2026 · 24 lines · 4 critiques

"Architraval Shadow"

To span the void between two pillars,

the granite beam must learn to ache

- a heavy, silent grace that stills us,

before the frost demands it break.

Whose line was drawn to measure distance,

whose angle geometric, sheer;

now yields its absolute resistance

to a white patience of the year.

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Fractures’ trace finely designed,

draughtsmanship of a cold decay;

where perfect symmetry, aligned,

slowly lets the sky give way...'

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Frederick Kesner’s timeline

June 2026
03 Wed

Received a critique
on architraval shadow from @Geezer
"way to introduce someone to the art of architecture! I just had to go look to see if there was in fact a word or word usage. This reminded me of a Greek or Roman amphitheater or temple; at least as I picture them. Funny…"
02 Tue

Posted a poem
architraval shadow
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Open thread 24 lines
01 Mon

Received a critique
on dutch revisions from @patrickgadoury
"This is expert language play. I have been working on similar themes and constructions, and yet this feels sharp and finished to me. It feels like something carved from your experiences. Humanity translated."
01 Mon

Posted a poem
dutch revisions
" "
Open thread 30 lines
May 2026
31 Sun

Received a critique
on sanctuary from @Wallyroo92
"You really have a keen eye for capturing these moments in a serene manner, almost spiritual, which I guess it's why you titled it sanctuary. It reminds us to pause and watch for the little things the universe offers bef…"
31 Sun

Contest commendation
05/26 My First Time

with "a small dismissal".
30 Sat

Posted a poem
cross-current morning
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Open thread 21 lines
15 Fri

Highest posting month
May 2026 — 26 poems
April 2026
30 Thu

Contest commendation
04/26 April Fooled

with "bemusedly ruminating".
July 2025
31 Thu

Contest commendation
07/25 Renovated Quill

with "morning psalm".
31 Thu

First contest commendation
07/25 Renovated Quill

with the poem "morning psalm".
August 2022
15 Mon

Anniversary
15 years of membership
August 2017
15 Tue

Anniversary
10 years of membership
August 2012
15 Wed

Anniversary
5 years of membership
March 2011
06 Sun

Posting milestone
100 poems posted
November 2010
23 Tue

Most-discussed work
Looking out the kitchen window

24 critiques to date.
August 2008
15 Fri

Anniversary
One year of membership
January 2008
26 Sat

First critique offered
on "Revolving Echoes" by @purplemoondoll
23 Wed

First publication
From Swords to Plowshares
August 2007
15 Wed

Joined Neopoet
Membership begins

First poem published 160 days later.

About Me

About me

…a writer who started on the quiet side of things.
Early on, speaking felt harder than shaping a line, so the page became the place where thoughts could land cleanly. That history still lingers, but it doesn’t define the work.

What I write now comes from paying attention to the small moments that pass too quickly unless someone pauses. If you read along, thank you for meeting the work with patience and curiosity.

Location: West Moreton, AUS

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Contest Wins

Winning Submission	Contest	Contest Date
a small dismissal	05/26 My First Time	1 May, 2026 – 31 May, 2026
bemusedly ruminating	04/26 April Fooled	1 April, 2026 – 30 April, 2026
morning psalm	07/25 Renovated Quill	1 July, 2025 – 31 July, 2025