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Departure

Departure

Little bird fly away!
You were never meant to stay.
In humanities grasp its filth and squalor.
Take to the sky, return not tomorrow!
Go your lone and solitary way.
Maybe the sun will take you,
somewhere far, far up and away!

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Review Request Intensity: Please use care (this is a sensitive subject for me, do not critique harshly)

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

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Region, Country: South Ogden, Utah, USA

Favorite Poets: Jon Anderson, Jon Ondrasik, Donald Fagen, Sting, Eric Bloom , and all of the poets at neo.

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neopoet

1 year 8 months ago

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

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

The poem titled "Departure" exhibits a clear theme of freedom and escape, using the metaphor of a bird flying away. The structure is consistent, with a rhythmic quality that enhances the reading experience.

However, the poem could benefit from a more nuanced exploration of its theme. The line "In humanities grasp its filth and squalor" introduces an element of critique towards humanity, but this idea is not further developed. The poem could delve deeper into this critique, perhaps by contrasting the purity of the bird's flight with the perceived corruption of humanity.

The line "Maybe the sun will take you, somewhere far, far up and away!" introduces a hopeful tone, suggesting a better future for the bird. However, the use of the word "maybe" introduces a note of uncertainty that seems at odds with the overall message of the poem. The poem could explore this uncertainty in more detail, or alternatively, it could maintain a more consistently hopeful tone.

Finally, the poem could also benefit from more vivid imagery. While the metaphor of the bird is effective, the poem could further engage the reader's senses by describing the bird's flight in greater detail, or by introducing additional metaphors or similes.

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Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

Departure

Sometimes we just want to fly away. Your wisdom speaks of a more intelligent way. At some point in time we must all do the math.

Lavender

Lavender

1 year 8 months ago

Departure

This is so melancholy. With the horrifying situations ongoing in the world, sometimes its necessary to fly away, at least for a bit. The metaphor is strong and meaningful, and the language is compassionate and full of feeling.
Thank you,
L

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

L.

It means a lot to me. That you responded in this way.
I can feel your compassion and your kindness. Thank
you so much!

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

1 year 8 months ago

dear Aesetic Night,

such deep feelings of longing and despair in a world of corruption and political unrest. do not give up, but let your hopes take flight on the wings of a Dove! keep writing, it is cathartic. wonderful poem, I love how tender and fragile your delivery!

*love, Cat

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

Cat...

Thank you for your kind uplifting words. Words like that
give me hope and something to believe in.