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Coming Home...

So many eyes are looking at me,
all the judgement, the good and the bad.
Waiting for all this to disappear into the abyss.
But nothing is worse than my own eyes,
seeing all the anger dancing around the happiness,
twirling through the sorrow, teasing the hunger.

Sometimes, it feels good, to feel the anger
all through the waves of eyes, and the wind of ears.
I'm tired of these eyes crashing into my vision.
Tired of my ears stealing my breath.
I can only feel this way so long.

I feel I need to rest amongst the trees,
listen to the dragonfly hovering above me.
Leaves flickering, the light from the sun blinding,
warmth on my face, nothing around to see.
Nothing to hear, just me looking at me in the ripples of the pond.
What a bad place to be, the worst place I could ever be.
In my own head, my own ears. But, nevertheless, I will always be me."

Killer stared in amazement,
he didn't expect to see,
lines like this again,
"My long-lost part of me."

He knew the road was dark,
he didn't expect to find,
a story from the beginning,
of when he lost his mind.

His sister-side was showing,
what he didn't want to see,
the murderous traits of a killer,
she brought them home to feed.

Raw and bloody, is how she liked them,
cut up in little cubes,
she hid the knife in her shirt,
right between her budding boobs.

The dark was thinned by the lantern light,
he saw it in his dreams.
Her blood-stained hands, the vicious cuts,
he heard the victim's screams.

"Vengeance is mine, says the truth,
in her little child-like voice.
You must pay for your sins with your life,
because you had a choice.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: This is a collaboration between my son and I. We had the chance to smooth things out with the first part by putting it through an AI but felt that it needed to be raw and a little less defined, to emphasize the youthful hurt and anguish.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: New York State - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Poe, Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost, Shakespeare, and many of the poets here at Neopoet.

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neopoet

neopoet

4 months 2 weeks ago

Neopoet AI (premium) - 5-29-23 version

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

The poem presents a vivid exploration of self-perception and introspection, with a sudden shift to a darker narrative in the second half. The transition could be smoother to maintain the coherence of the poem.

In the first part, the use of metaphoric language to depict internal conflict and self-judgement is effective. The lines "seeing all the anger dancing around the happiness, twirling through the sorrow, teasing the hunger" create a strong image of emotional turmoil. The repetition of "eyes" and "ears" could be diversified to avoid redundancy and enhance the poem's richness.

The second part of the poem, starting from "Killer stared in amazement," introduces a new character and a darker narrative. This shift is abrupt and might confuse the reader. It would be beneficial to establish a clearer link between the two parts of the poem to maintain thematic consistency.

The poem's ending, with its exploration of vengeance and sin, adds a moral dimension. However, the sudden introduction of violence and gore could be off-putting for some readers. If the intention is to shock or surprise, it is successful. However, if the intention is to maintain a consistent tone throughout the poem, it might be worth revisiting this approach.

Lastly, the poem's rhythm and meter could use some refinement. There are places where the flow is interrupted, such as the line "right between her budding boobs." Adjusting the syllable count or rephrasing could help maintain a consistent rhythm.

Overall, the poem has potential and with some revisions, it could offer a more coherent and impactful reading experience.

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Rula

Rula

4 months 2 weeks ago

Hello sir,

What an amazing amusing collaboration.
I came to this many time the last couple of days and couldn't find the time to leave a proper comment. I still can't, I think. I feel like I'm unable to give it its justice. I like how the structure morphed to give a different tone and feeling to the soul of the piece.
I am so thrilled to know you have a talented son and applaud your efforts, both
Thumbs up!

Geezer

Geezer

4 months 1 week ago

Thank you for...

your glowing review. My son and I have worked together on this, and we are hoping that we may be able to work out his anger issues. Life is hard enough without having to mask your emotions, he wishes to face them and show that there are ways to approach them and live a more peaceful existence. Thank you for your gracious replies and consequently, welcome comments. - Geez.
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Leslie

Leslie

4 months 1 week ago

Sir G

Once more great poetry my friend you express youself so well. I feel your pain and I know part of your anguish. Just remember that without pain and suffering there can be no happiness. I hope you find peace and continue to write. I feel you to be a very good friend. I hope that you feel the same way. I've burned most of my bridges, but nothing matters except honesty and friendship. The future is'nt that hard too see. I believe you'll do well and that your relationships will all be restablished. Until we meet just keep following your golden heart. Your words are always expressive and refreshing even when suffering is part of the theme.

Geezer

Geezer

4 months 1 week ago

friends indeed...

We have many friends here at Neo. I feel like we all work here to help each other, kind of like an office. Some of us work different shifts and are subject to other constraints, such as a home/office different days of the week kind of thing. I've been happily employed here for more than 13 years, as a matter of fact, "since B.T.C. I pretty much have my own hours and dole out criticisms, comments and stories, like Darth Vader, sucking air through a machine, a raspy voice in the darkness...
~ Geez.
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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

4 months 1 week ago

Dear Geez,

I am delighted to see Killer's reemergence to his spot on your page! (I wish eddy styx would stir his bloody bones and write something!) I like the flowing of both your voices, yours and your sons. Tell your son that writing poetry is one of the best ways for working out emotions especially anger/rage! My favorite lines which were very hard to choose, are:

Killer stared in amazement,
he didn't expect to see,
lines like this again,
"My long-lost part of me."

He knew the road was dark,
he didn't expect to find,
a story from the beginning,
of when he lost his mind.

excellent work, boys! congratulations on the union of souls in this write, I hope there will be more to come in future days.

much love, Cat

Geezer

Geezer

4 months 1 week ago

I showed...

my son, through text messages and pictures on his phone, the whole process of putting it together, and he gave me two thumbs up. I do hope that I can incorporate another piece that he gave me, within a week or so, and then Killer will have told of his journey into the world of "sex, drugs and rock and roll", as a young female identity. A lure to pedophiles, for the slaughter. ~ Geez.
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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

4 months 1 week ago

Smiles :)

I look forward to it! You are a skilled teacher/instructor.

five stars and three thumbs up! Cat

Geezer

Geezer

4 months 1 week ago

Thank you...

I always appreciate your critique and comments. Not sure of how good an instructor I am, but I try. ~ Geez.
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RoseBlack

RoseBlack

4 months ago

Well done

A good collaboration! Nice to see you and your son working together! We all know writing can be a powerful outlet and hopefully this helps him find the release he needs to face his emotions. It is one of the hardest things to do! I wish him all the best and hope to see more from the two of you. As always, it is good to see Killer make an appearance! I have missed his face around here.

Geezer

Geezer

4 months ago

Thanks...

It's been a difficult week, but am getting back to it soon. ~ Geez.
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