Dream Girl

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

This poem offers a contemplative exploration of dreaming, memory, and longing, with a clear narrative voice and a consistent rhyme scheme. The use of the dawn as the "witching hour" cleverly subverts traditional associations, lending a fresh atmosphere to the poem’s setting. The imagery in the first stanza—“sleeping leaves, by falling feet unscattered”—evokes a delicate stillness that effectively mirrors the quiet of early morning and the fragile nature of dreams.

The second stanza’s meditation on black and white versus color is a thoughtful metaphor for perception and emotional nuance. The argument that monochrome is “overrated” and “will never be outdated” challenges common assumptions, though the phrasing could be tightened for greater impact. For example, the line “And you may say that greyscale is far duller / than pigment” might be rephrased to avoid the slightly awkward “far duller” and to enhance the rhythm.

The third stanza introduces a more complex emotional layer, connecting dreams to the fusion of lost lovers’ souls. The phrase “fantastic fusion” is evocative but somewhat abstract; concrete imagery or metaphor here might deepen the emotional resonance. The semicolon usage in “lovers lost; who’ve long-since left lamenting;” disrupts the flow and could be reconsidered for smoother readability.

The final stanza brings a poignant personal note, revealing the speaker’s motivation and the social judgment they face. The rhyme “scheming” / “dreaming” works well, but the line “the girl I lost, who now is someone’s wife!” feels slightly prosaic compared to the more lyrical language earlier. Consider reworking this line to maintain the poem’s tonal consistency and to heighten the emotional impact.

Overall, the poem’s strengths lie in its evocative setting and emotional honesty. Attention to rhythmic flow, punctuation, and more vivid imagery in key moments could enhance its expressive power.

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with most everything that the A.I. says, but I stumbled over the line: "sleeping leaves by falling feet unscattered." I might change [falling] to [shuffled]. I do see the connection of falling and leaves and footfall, but think that it is a little awkward. ~ Geez.

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Very nice. Maybe psychopath is a bit overstated, something like fantasist, perhaps.

Hello, Blue-eyed,

The contrast between black and white and color throughout adds to the discomfort the narrator feels. This is no pleasant dream. 

Your poetry always takes the reader to a deeper level of thought and emotion. Much appreciated.

L