The Scary Ghost

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "The Scary Ghost" displays a strong use of imagery and metaphor to convey a sense of fear and fascination towards the spectral figure. The use of contrasting imagery, such as "shining nowhere but in the dark" and "bright stars above the dark abyss", effectively portrays the ghost as a paradoxical entity, both terrifying and captivating.

However, the poem could benefit from a more consistent and clear narrative or thematic progression. The poem seems to oscillate between fear, fascination, and despair without a clear transition or narrative thread connecting these emotions. This can make it difficult for the reader to follow the emotional journey of the speaker.

The poem could also benefit from more concrete and specific imagery. While the poem does use some specific images, such as "a lonely hill" and "little things that run and quail", many of the images are abstract and vague, such as "some strange thoughts transcend" and "through the voice, I cannot hear". More specific imagery could help ground the poem and make it more relatable to the reader.

Lastly, the poem's rhythm and meter could be more consistent. The poem seems to shift between different rhythms and meters, which can disrupt the flow of the poem and make it more difficult to read. A more consistent rhythm and meter could help enhance the musicality of the poem and make it more engaging to read.

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I fear to mess with your line structure as I think it would detract from the way the story is told.
I will try to correct any spelling or misuse of words.

Shining- one [ n]
I'm going to say that you might as well say [scary] as scaring face.

I feel your emotional attachment to the ones who cannot fight back, the ones caught in this tragedy.
Innocent lives, snuffed out...

Well done, your heart is huge. ~ Geezer.
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Hello,
I feel the inner conflict in this. The interpretation of the dream - as if seeing something clearly, and then the stark, opposing darkness and crying. Very strong final two lines.
Thank you,
L

I got the feeling that there were two sides to this ghost, as if there were two sides to the writer's personality. The side that was beautiful and peaceful and then the side that was frightening and angry. Almost like looking in a mirror and not liking what we see. Well done!