Midnight Mass on the Internet...

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:

This poem employs religious imagery and internet-age references to critique ego, greed, and the pursuit of power in a digital context. The title and opening lines establish a juxtaposition between the sacred (midnight mass, altar, grace) and the profane (TV light, internet connections), setting a satirical tone that persists throughout.

The poem uses rhyme consistently, although the meter varies, which sometimes disrupts the flow. For example, the second stanza’s phrasing (“No perfect union, or amazing grace, / a second slap unto the face”) is slightly awkward in rhythm, which may be intentional to mirror the jarring nature of the subject but could also be smoothed for clarity.

Imagery is strongest where religious and technological language intersect (“fingers fly,” “emotions loosed, against the sky,” “caught and crucified”), effectively highlighting the sacrilegious undertones of online self-aggrandizement. The poem critiques the conflation of fame, power, and virtue, especially in lines like “where his ego thinks he walks on water” and “I’ll win that goddamn Peace Prize yet,” which lampoon self-important internet personas.

Some lines rely on familiar idioms (“apple-cart,” “greedy heart”), which may dilute the originality of the critique. The poem’s satirical intent is clear, but the target—presumably an archetype of online influencer or public figure—remains somewhat abstract. Greater specificity or sharper characterization could increase the impact.

The poem concludes with a sardonic twist, mocking the pursuit of recognition under the guise of peace. The tone is consistent, but the argument could be strengthened by tightening the language and clarifying the stakes of the critique.

Overall, the poem’s use of religious metaphor to interrogate digital-age egotism is conceptually strong, but the execution would benefit from more precise diction, consistent rhythm, and deeper engagement with its subject.

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Either Trump or the television evangelist, Jim Baker (and Tammy Faye)

cannot make my mind up which meglamanicalegotist @sshole to choose...

great piece Geez! but somehow it makes me uneasy... Cat

Cool!

Mark

Hi, Geezer,

You've captured the bizarre behavior precisely.  I understand nothing that's going on in our country right now, including the acceptance of it.

Thank you for this, 

Lx

I think that the end is coming soon! I look for a way out, but there's nowhere to go. You just have to make do. You can speak out all you want, but deep down it's coming on through. You can't control Trump, but maybe your freedom, just keep smiling and writing like you do! Great job again.

Your poem hits directly on our terrible world we have right now.The US really needs the influence of a higher God above the one who sits in  our  White House

Enjoyed the read. Immediately made me think of our "commander in mischief."

Midnight Mass on Social Media for sure!  Preaching and ranting and twisting the truths to solidify his sermon to his cult. 

Midnight  Krampus coming after are the "misbehaving" who do not follow in his footsteps or express their adulation.

Thank you for so eloquently describing the most evil jerk to ever ascend to the American throne and, along with his chosen clown cabinet, try to destroy our wonderful country.

I will close with my thanks for sharing this poem, and my hope that common decency will prevail.  

I'm always a fan of poets that are willing to share the truth. Will