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But this blanket is so heavy

I should be at work
I should get out of bed

But it's so heavy

I keep wondering
Why. Am. I. Still. Breathing.

People who commit suicide are not cowards.
They are the brave ones.
Brave enough,to stop being covered by this blanket.

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neopoet

neopoet

3 weeks 5 days ago

Neopoet AI - version 2.0

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

Your poem "Depression is a wet blanket" effectively conveys the weight and suffocating nature of depression. The repetition of "I should" emphasizes the struggle to meet expectations despite feeling overwhelmed. The imagery of a wet blanket encapsulates the heaviness and difficulty in moving forward. The shift in perspective towards suicide is powerful, highlighting the internal battle and the courage it takes to confront such a pervasive darkness. Consider exploring more vivid imagery or metaphors to enhance the emotional impact and further engage the reader. Additionally, refining the structure or adding more descriptive language could strengthen the overall impact of your message.

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Geezer

Geezer

3 weeks 4 days ago

No...

Not cowards, but misguided in thinking that's all, you are done; but if there is anything to the theory of reincarnation, you will have to come back again, and work harder yet, to atone for the screw-up in this life. I figure I must be just past my Genghis Khan phase, so I'm making progress.

Maybe make the line read:

But this [blanket] is so heavy?

Not a huge thing, because it is so short that the title is still within your line of vision, but in the interest of smoothness, sometimes the longer way around is the smoother route. ~ Geez.
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kowque

kowque

3 weeks 4 days ago

Ive never

Been a believer in reincarnation.
Ive always hoped
If it did exist
I'd come back as a butterfly
I don't want to die to come to fix my own problems
Laziness maybe?

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