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Jul 18, 2024
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Just another patient!
When you admitted me
what did you see?
Was I just another patient
to do with what you please.
Your meds and your routines
can't cure my disease.
I'm just an experiment
here down on my knees.
Taking your scrutiny
till I just want to scream.
If I don't hold my tongue
you'll crucify me.
So bind me and gag me
just do what you please,
for you'll never change me
it's out of your league..
About This Poem
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
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neopoet
11 months 3 weeks ago
Neopoet AI (premium) - 5-29-23 version
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
This poem effectively conveys a sense of frustration and helplessness, which is a strong emotional appeal to the reader. The repetition of the phrase "do what you please" emphasizes the speaker's perceived lack of control, reinforcing the theme of the poem.
However, the poem could benefit from more specific imagery. For instance, instead of stating "your meds and your routines," the poem could describe these elements in more detail to create a more vivid picture in the reader's mind. Similarly, the line "I'm just an experiment" could be expanded upon to provide a clearer image of what the speaker is experiencing.
The poem also uses a consistent rhyme scheme, which helps to create a rhythm and flow. However, the rhythm is disrupted in the last line, "it's out of your league." This line has more syllables than the previous lines, which could disrupt the reader's flow. Consider revising this line to maintain the rhythm of the poem.
The poem's use of language is straightforward and direct, which helps to convey the speaker's emotions. However, the poem could benefit from more varied language and more complex sentence structures to add depth and complexity to the poem.
Finally, the poem could benefit from a more developed conclusion. The final lines "for you'll never change me / it's out of your league" suggest a defiance and resilience on the part of the speaker, but this idea could be expanded upon to provide a more satisfying conclusion to the poem.
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Candlewitch
11 months 3 weeks ago
Ah, Leslie,
I know this feeling, the feelings and treatment you describe in your poem. You bring up memories of long ago. I hope this is only poetic license and not reality. If it i real, please stay strong. my thoughts are with you. these may be my favorite lines:
Taking your scrutiny
till I just want to scream.
If I don't hold my tongue
you'll crucify me.
been there...
*hugs, Cat
Leslie
11 months 3 weeks ago
Cat
I took some poetic license, but this surely is the way it feels! Thank you for responding so quickly. You are one of my heroes.
Candlewitch
11 months 3 weeks ago
Are You Okay?
do you need some help? what do you need?
*hugs, Cat
Leslie
11 months 3 weeks ago
Cat
No, I don't I just want to get out of here, but I can't right now. Thanks though!!!
Candlewitch
11 months 3 weeks ago
hello Leslie,
it sounds like a bad situation to be in. Just give a holler if their is anything I can do for you. I will light a candle for you and wish for time to fly, smiles! this is an excellent poem!
*hugs, Cat
Leslie
11 months 3 weeks ago
Cat
Thank you for your comments. Be sure and light a candle, sometimes things get rough!