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07/25 Who am I?

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I Am He

Who Am I
I am the man to be
The man that prays to always be free
That person who learns his limits so he can see
I am he

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neopoet

neopoet

2 months 2 weeks ago

Neopoet AI (premium) [2025-04]

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

This poem is structured as a triquain, which traditionally consists of five lines with a syllabic pattern of 2-4-6-8-2. The poem’s lines do not strictly adhere to this syllabic structure, as the lines contain more syllables than the form prescribes. If the intention is to write a formal triquain, it may be beneficial to revise the lines for syllabic consistency.

Thematically, the poem explores self-identity and aspiration, centering on the speaker’s desire for freedom and self-knowledge. The repetition of “the man” and the phrase “I am he” create a sense of affirmation and self-realization. The poem’s abstract language (“the man that prays to always be free,” “person who learns his limits so he can see”) gestures toward universal themes, but the lack of concrete imagery or specific detail may limit emotional resonance and reader engagement.

The poem’s rhyme scheme is subtle, with “be,” “free,” “see,” and “he” creating a sense of cohesion. However, the syntax in the third and fourth lines is somewhat convoluted, which may impede clarity. Consider simplifying or rephrasing these lines for smoother flow and stronger impact. For example, specifying what “limits” are being learned, or what “seeing” entails, could add depth.

Overall, the poem raises questions about identity and aspiration but could benefit from greater attention to form, specificity, and clarity to enhance its effectiveness.

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Geezer

Geezer

2 months 2 weeks ago

I would suggest...

switching the focus of the poem to "I Am". and pay attention to the syllable-count. ~ Geez.

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Clentin

Clentin

2 months 2 weeks ago

Thank you, good idea.Here…

Thank you, good idea.

Here was my syllable count

  1. 3 Who am I (who am i)
  2. 6 I am the man to be (i am the man to be)
  3. 9 The man that prays to always be free (the man that prays to al-ways be free)
  4. 12 That person who learns his limits so he can see (that per-son who learns his lim-its so he can see)
  5. 3 I am he (i am he)
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Geezer

Geezer

2 months 1 week ago

Yup...

good poem, I understood and liked it. ~ Geez.

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Geezer

Geezer

2 months 1 week ago

Yup...

good poem, I understood and liked it. ~ Geez.

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