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Jan 27, 2026
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Gainful employment jest half heartedly sought
any resemblance between the following words and living person dashing off these while riding in a one horse open sleigh purely coincidental.
Iambic pentameter doth not constitute traditional
standard genre for a debtor,
I see no reason with rhyme
why non-conformist modus operandi
cannot serve mode
to communicate pursuit
as computer repair technician
and letterman go getter,
which honest to goodness confession
hopefully affects against
other respondents at least a bit better.
This pure breed mud half blood muggle prince
bona fide seeker for challenging income
does reckon following poetic way
not necessarily follows formalities
to reply as most would readily say,
yet why adhere to conformity,
whereby paradigm frowns
on creatively healthy hoo ray,
which atypical modus operandi
to reply positive job I pray
even if outcome offering
interest turns out to be nay
perhaps because mien hometown
since these words written
about tree doze zen
leafy miles northWest
of Philadelphia frito band eat toe lay.
LivingSocial within southeastern
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
the general domain since birth
resume may (quite slim
as jail grub gruel) show dearth
yet hie decided to resort
with verse a tile tactic
induce sing byte size mirth
of requisite (sought after) technical expertise,
I do possess the attributes well worth.
If you might allow me to boast
blithely use iambic pentameter to coast
maybe opportunity to eradicate
re: exorcise binary elusive ghost
offer bytes of helpful
information from pc host
with brio and confidence, I respond to post.
So...without further ado I will slightly brag
to tell ability conduct ding to understand DOS
no longer necessary
to abort, cancel, and restart
mission to program one's way thru virtual crag
manage common passé system utilities
(back in the day,
when technology cradled
analogous to baby during their infancy)
such as scan-disk and defrag
installed, resolved dsl issues, performed
scan-disk and troubleshooting glitches
viz yule eyes basic
removal of DOS files, installation
and/or removal of hardware
likewise uninstalling software,
running registry sweeps
in an attempt to remove bugs and errors
cause zing machine to cough and gag,
which invariably abends
processes as downloading,
sending, uploading, et cetera to lag
gently goading an overloaded old nag,
who if an aged horse
versus actual human,
would warrant sweat
wicked off brow with rag
and if chance smiles
on further consideration
like happy pup his/her tail will wag.
Oh...and by the way
(gnome hatter a no...no
and taboo topic de jure),
I would accept a starting
and/or negotiable salary as starting wage
in an effort to support self proclaimed sage,
whose role can double up
as court jester, joker, or page
hopeful poetic synopsis
offers favorable gauge
in tandem enriching fount
of knowledge (initially
courtesy COMPAQ PRESARIO)
as revolutionary in 1999 as yours truly
more valuable than
fine spun gold at advanced age.
Y'all might think
this reply balderdash and rot
which may matter bo diddly squat
no matter I herald
from royalty with salient strengths
as being a prestigious scott
butta ma sta harris
does not smoke booze,
nor drink from a chamber pot
and student of establishment he is not
one to boast about knick knack
paddy whack…to craft a bon mot,
yet moxie by maxima
proxy this poet doth got
might elicit salient characteristics
similar to a humanoid bot
and, oh by the way,
I lived in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
some year’s quite a-lot.
As subtle obvious from the above burst
this non quit ting chap doth tick and cursed
with avidity, cupidity, electricity durst
to flout conformity, and will when a Hearst
coffin dost bear me away,
lest cremation mine ashes get dis pursed
aspiring to dill liver
poetic mediocrity fur better or wurst.
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
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?
Is the internal logic consistent?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
neopoet
2 months 3 weeks ago
Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem ambitiously blends humor, self-reflection, and a playful challenge to conventional forms, particularly in its engagement with iambic pentameter and job application themes. The use of a sprawling, conversational tone creates a stream-of-consciousness effect, which can be engaging but also risks losing focus. Here are some points to consider for refinement:
1. **Structural Clarity and Pacing:** The poem’s length and irregular line breaks sometimes obscure its rhythm and make it difficult to follow. While the deliberate departure from strict meter aligns with the poem’s thematic rejection of conformity, introducing more consistent stanza breaks or varied pacing could help readers navigate the piece more comfortably.
2. **Meter and Rhyme:** The poem references iambic pentameter but often strays from it, which is understandable given the poem’s intent. However, moments where meter is more consistent stand out effectively. Consider selectively tightening these sections to create contrast with the looser parts, enhancing the poem’s musicality and emphasizing key ideas.
3. **Imagery and Metaphor:** The poem employs vivid and humorous imagery—“one horse open sleigh,” “aged horse,” “gnome hatter,” “baby during their infancy”—which enriches its voice. Some metaphors, like “binary elusive ghost” and “virtual crag,” cleverly evoke the technical themes. Strengthening these images by pruning less effective or overly extended metaphors could sharpen the poem’s impact.
4. **Language and Wordplay:** The playful use of language, including invented compounds (“non quit ting,” “butta ma sta harris”) and phonetic spellings, adds character but occasionally challenges readability. Balancing inventive diction with clarity will help maintain reader engagement without sacrificing the poem’s quirky charm.
5. **Thematic Cohesion:** The poem’s core—an unconventional job application conveyed through verse—offers a fresh take on a familiar genre. To enhance thematic cohesion, consider weaving the technical expertise and poetic aspirations more tightly together, ensuring each section consistently advances the narrative or emotional arc.
6. **Tone and Voice:** The speaker’s voice is distinctively irreverent and self-aware, which works well. However, moments of self-deprecation and humor sometimes veer into obscurity or excess. Refining these moments to maintain wit without alienating readers could strengthen the poem’s overall resonance.
In summary, the poem’s inventive spirit and thematic originality are clear strengths. Focusing on structural clarity, rhythmic variation, and selective tightening of language and imagery will help harness its energy into a more compelling and accessible piece.
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Geezer
2 months 3 weeks ago
Looks like...
meta-for-is done for; and not about the Benjamins, while the tone is downed and outed as being a part of the hole. ~ Geez.
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