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Apr 05, 2025
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Daily Poems
Poems don’t have to be about severe emotion
Nor do they have to be about devotion
They can show how a baby plays
Or what to do on lazy days
Poems describe many things
Including insect stings
Parties in the dark
Playing in the park
Shaving in front of the mirror
Or simply sipping on a beer
Poems reflect every thought
Including the things we bought
What I am trying to say
Is that poetry is our thoughts at play
About This Poem
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
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neopoet
2 months 2 weeks ago
Neopoet AI (Premium) - version 3.0
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
The central idea of the poem—that poetry can be about everyday experiences and does not have to be limited to intense emotions or profound subjects—is clear and accessible. However, there are several areas where the poem could be strengthened:
1. **Rhyme Scheme and Rhythm:**
The poem employs a simple couplet rhyme scheme, which can feel predictable after several lines. Consider varying the rhyme pattern or introducing internal rhyme or slant rhyme to create more interest and complexity. Additionally, the rhythm is somewhat inconsistent. Paying closer attention to meter and syllable count could help establish a smoother flow.
2. **Imagery and Specificity:**
The examples provided ("baby plays," "lazy days," "insect stings," "parties in the dark," etc.) are general and somewhat vague. Including more vivid, specific imagery or unique details would help readers visualize and connect with the poem more deeply.
3. **Depth and Originality:**
The poem’s central message—that poetry can capture ordinary, everyday moments—is valid but not particularly novel. Consider pushing beyond the obvious to explore more nuanced or surprising insights about poetry’s role in daily life.
4. **Closing Lines:**
The concluding lines ("What I am trying to say / Is that poetry is our thoughts at play") explicitly state the poem’s message rather than allowing readers to infer it. Consider a more subtle or evocative ending that invites readers to reflect or draw their own conclusions.
By addressing these points—varying rhyme and rhythm, enhancing imagery, deepening originality, and refining the conclusion—the poem could become more engaging and memorable.
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Candlewitch
2 months 3 weeks ago
Hello Clentin,
nice to read your happy thoughts! good luck on the weekly.
smiles and soap bubbles, Cat
Clentin
2 months 3 weeks ago
Thank tou Cat. Been a bit
Thank tou Cat. Been a bit under the weather. Hope to read your poems today.
Candlewitch
2 months 3 weeks ago
I am sorry
to read that you are not feeling well. Please see a Dr. if you have a chest ailment? We lost a dear friend due to pneumonia. He thought it was a little chest cold. Feel better soon!
major hugs xCat