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The left handed adjustable monkey wrench...
(for those not dominant with right hand
also known as southpaw and lefty,
as well as the more formal terms
sinistral and sinistromanual and another term,
particularly in Australian English,
hashtagged as mollydooker)
linkedin by various other names
as illustrated in the following fabrication,
which exceptionally well drawn illustrations
and instructions written in French,
thus necessitating a bi-lingual technician,
hook hood interpret the material
ideally an English literature major
top notch knowing grammar,
punctuation, spelling, et cetera
unintentionally impressing
madding crowd sitting on a bench,
who seem more fascinated by the logophile
a lover of words or a linguaphile
a lover of languages
who goes on a spontaneous ejaculation
delineating the history
of those twenty six lettered symbols
allowing, enabling, and providing
a crash (test dummy) course
to the transfixed listeners
totally (tubular) regarding their original intent
for initial inquiry
about the left handed
monkey wrench explanation to quench.
Said multi-dubbed easy to assemble a drone wannabe, not only a handy dandy blues clues all in one light-weight contraption (available at Hooper's Store on Sesame Street) to handle any job (mostly those requiring physical labor, but also very helpful as a defense against weapons of mass destruction - by enveloping the user within a radio active proof bubble after he or she presses a button, but mindful about opening any windows in close proximity lest the message "Abort, Retry, Fail?") appears and ceases up the gizmo, and of course only a child (just out of swaddling clothes), which an anonymous lad or lass could troubleshoot aforementioned widget with eyes wide shut and hands tied behind their back. Matter of fact child labor laws rescinded to keep abreast of said revolutionary technological enhancements visited upon the left handed monkey wrench, which matter of fact witnessed unforeseen initial applications such as transmitting via electronic signals wirelessly courtesy wisdom (versus blue) tooth taken from anonymous benefactors.
A recent dental discovery brought to light (figuratively) that said wisdom tooth made up of four primary components: the outer enamel, the underlying dentin, the inner pulp (containing nerves and blood vessels), and the cementum that covers the tooth's root, which layers the same as any other tooth, with the enamel forming the hardest substance on the tooth's surface, the dentin making up the bulk of the tooth's structure, and the pulp providing nourishment and sensation, when some severely introverted boy experienced an aha moment and realized (while playing dentist without anesthesia, and extracting hindmost molars - previously loosened, (and practically dangling like a modifier) by a sucker punch to the mouth of a bully, who got knocked out (Hawaiian punch swiftly tailored harried styled) cold play kisser.
The dual rooted wisdom tooth served as a miniature model to expand on the essential principle of the general monkey wrench, which occurred to a scapegoated ego bruised super smart grade schooler while he remained standing up like another brick in the wall until the (hells) bell went off indicating recess came to a close, yet not before unnamed youngster sketched out a remarkable rendition of this tool while monkeying around with various and sundry drawing examples until he hit upon (again figuratively) while quietly observing and witnessed an aggressive wren (cause said curious little fella a self taught ornithophile) wrenching loose a passive resistant worm.
About This Poem
Last Few Words: i wrote a cross between a poem and prose proety anyone? posem anyone?
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 weeks 1 day ago
Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem ambitiously weaves together a dense tapestry of ideas, wordplay, and layered references, creating a challenging but intriguing reading experience. The title sets an expectation of a mechanical or practical subject, yet the poem quickly expands into linguistic, cultural, and even biological territories, which can be both a strength and a source of complexity.
Strengths: - The poem demonstrates a rich vocabulary and a playful engagement with language, including puns (“wrenching loose a passive resistant worm”), neologisms, and multilingual nods (French instructions, Australian English terms). - The intermingling of technical detail (wisdom tooth anatomy) with metaphorical and narrative elements adds depth and invites multiple readings. - The use of parenthetical asides and embedded clauses mimics the complexity of thought and speech, reflecting the poem’s themes of communication and interpretation.
Areas for Development: 1. **Clarity and Focus:** The poem’s sprawling nature sometimes obscures its central thread. Consider identifying a clearer throughline or thematic anchor to help readers navigate the dense imagery and digressions. For example, is the poem primarily about language, invention, childhood curiosity, or something else? Clarifying this could enhance coherence.
2. **Punctuation and Line Breaks:** The poem’s current form reads largely as a prose block, which can overwhelm readers and dilute poetic impact. Introducing strategic line breaks and punctuation would help pace the poem, emphasize key images or ideas, and create moments of pause or surprise.
3. **Tone and Voice Consistency:** The poem shifts between formal diction (“sinistral,” “sinistromanual”) and colloquial or humorous references (“blues clues,” “Hell’s bell,” “knocked out cold play kisser”). While this mix can be effective, balancing these registers more deliberately might strengthen the poem’s voice and prevent tonal whiplash.
4. **Imagery and Metaphor:** Some images, such as the “radio active proof bubble” or the “aggressive wren wrenching loose a passive resistant worm,” are vivid and original but could benefit from further development or clearer connection to the poem’s themes. Expanding these metaphors or linking them more explicitly to the central idea could enhance resonance.
5. **Reader Engagement:** The poem assumes a high level of background knowledge and linguistic agility, which might alienate some readers. Consider ways to make the poem more accessible without sacrificing its intellectual rigor—perhaps by providing subtle contextual clues or balancing complexity with moments of simplicity.
Overall, the poem is a rich linguistic experiment that invites close reading and rewards attention. Focusing on structural clarity and reader orientation could amplify its impact and allow its inventive language and ideas to shine more fully.
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Geezer
1 week 6 days ago
Yeah...
What the A.I. said. ~ Geez.
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