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Dextera
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since: 09-18-04, id: 436521
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Author has written 27 stories for Love, Life, General, Family, Haiku, and Friendship.

Hi everyone!

My name's Rika and I'm eighteen years old.
I write poetry and I have a lot of fun doing so.
I'm a freshman in University.
(Critiques are ALWAYS appreciated.)
My favorite poets are Baudelaire and Transtromer.
"Get Drunk" and "Answers to Letters" are amazing.

I have a hard time being serious, but it comes out in my poetry.
I love my muses.
My favorite lyricist is Gackt (Japanese dude.)
"rain" is mind-blowing!

Thank you for taking the time to read my works!




1. The Thunderstorms in Retrospective June
I had come to an epiphany while in my room reading my poetry books, and in disagreement, have never had to look back.
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 301 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-18-08 - Published: 7-18-08
2. Thursday's Discussion
A debate between two friends on a hot and hazy June night leads to quite a revelation for both.
Friendship - Fiction Rated: K - English - Friendship/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 342 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-18-08 - Published: 7-18-08
3. Love: Redefined
Can one couple's sacrifices be enough in the eyes of God? Written originally for my British Literature lecture for extra credit. Based on an Andrew Marvell piece. Keep in mind, I am not writing this to bash Christianity/other religions. Thanks.
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 402 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 5-14-08 - Published: 5-14-08
4. The Theory of Relativity
I've finally come to understand everything, and therefore nothing. But can I really justify that and say this is right?
Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 509 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 5-3-08 - Published: 5-3-08
5. Ambiguous Wordplay reviews
I keep biding my time, biting my lip. But really, I shouldn't wait any longer. Unfortunately I stammer, stumble and shy whenever it comes to actually telling you the truth. This is the closest I get...
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 188 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 3-23-08 - Published: 3-23-08
6. Answers reviews
Simply as the title implies...or is it?
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 127 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-13-08 - Published: 1-13-08
7. Despair in the alley of Exchange reviews
When the abandoned are left to nothing but thought...
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 190 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-6-08 - Published: 1-6-08
8. Reflections on Sky
A desire fulfilled simply by a song. Also an attempt at change in style.
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 121 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 11-27-07 - Published: 11-27-07
9. Messages reviews
Play this white symphony from a dream...
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 38 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 11-6-07 - Published: 11-6-07
10. She is Me reviews
She's only the reflection of what you want her to be...
Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 313 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 10-22-07 - Published: 10-22-07
11. The Linens
I guess I never realized how deep those marks were...
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 144 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 9-24-07 - Published: 9-24-07
12. Untitled reviews
In black, and blue and bleach...I'll smear them across the walls...for ETS 151: Interpretation of Poetry. [criticism wanted. it's for a grade.] Please?
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 192 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-21-07 - Published: 9-21-07
13. Russian Roulette reviews
My faith...it scares you...
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 92 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 9-18-07 - Published: 9-18-07
14. Procrastination reviews
Written last night at 11:45 because I didn't feel like finishing my reading for my Interpretation of Poetry class. It came out better than I thought it would be.
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 119 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-12-07 - Published: 9-12-07
15. Desperately reviews
Separation, depravation, revelation...It's the beginning of a cycle of a love unsure. Please read.
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 237 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-9-07 - Published: 9-9-07
16. Something So Forbidden reviews
Blame the insomnia and late night talks...And throw me back to square one. Ever rotating cycle, it'll change once I'm gone...
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 246 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-11-07 - Published: 8-11-07
17. St Valentine's Ball circa Moulin Rouge 1899
Based upon some Panic! at the Disco listening and the new version of Moulin Rouge, it's one of my favorites of the year. Enjoy!
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 132 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 6-7-07 - Published: 6-7-07
18. Without Thought reviews
Written based on my feelings of this newfound freedom I have. Three days left of my entire secondary education, and it's starting to sink in finally.
Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 128 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 6-5-07 - Published: 6-5-07
19. silver morning reviews
This is the result of my findings after overcoming feelings for a very close friend.
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 174 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 6-3-07 - Published: 6-3-07
20. Simply for Carolyn
This was a tribute to my grandmother Carolyn, she passed away on February 10th, 2007. I read it at her funeral and now I want it to be shared with everyone.
Complete - Family - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 145 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 2-15-07 - Published: 2-15-07
21. Drops reviews
Written for my Poetry and Creative Writing class in an Emily Dickenson style. I wish to make changes, feedback would be appreciated.
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 162 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 1-30-07 - Published: 1-30-07
22. The Tribute
Based on AFI's album Decemberunderground and was inspired by the Love Like Winter music video.
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 108 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 1-21-07 - Published: 1-21-07
23. The Final December reviews
A reminiscence on a place long forgotten...
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 117 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-19-07 - Published: 1-19-07
24. The Prelude
Based on the song You Could Be Happy by Snow Patrol on their newest album, Eyes Open. [Written in 2006]
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 141 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 1-19-07 - Published: 1-19-07
25. Kyoto
Written in haiku fashion, this is a longer poem written reflecting thoughts of my first night in Japan. [Written in 2006]
Complete - Haiku - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 66 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 1-19-07 - Published: 1-19-07
26. Juliet and Her Romeo reviews
Based on last year's school rendition of Romeo and Juliet. [Written in 2006]
Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 92 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-19-07 - Published: 1-19-07
27. Lost Heaven reviews
Basically this was inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion after watching Death and Rebirth and the End of Evangelion, and was named for the L'Arc en Ciel song off their album: Awake. [Written in 2006]
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 147 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-19-07 - Published: 1-19-07
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