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Trail
Trail
Jun 02, 2023 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)
This poem is part of the contest:

Neopoem Of The Week May 27th To June 3rd 2023

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LIFE'S AFTERNOON

Now that my head has cooled down a bit
The hot headedness of my youth has left me
I can see life through clearer eyes

I no longer demand much from it
I talk to it quietly,
As if to a mate on the road
Gently I tip my hat and smile
It's been a rough couple of years
I say, hat in hand
A rough couple of years
But we continue to trudge on

The afternoons are much kinder now
Quiter, and gentle on the soul
The nights, though empty and lonesome
Are filled with the brightest of stars

Anyway, I forget where I was going with this
But you'll forgive me for that, won't you?
The sky is clear and blue and beautiful
And I just wanted this moment to last
Wanted this peace to last
A. SWANTALALA

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
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Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: Botswana

Favorite Poets: Charles Bukowski, Jim Harrison

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neopoet

neopoet

2 years ago

Neopoet AI (premium) - 5-29-23 version

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "Life's Afternoon" effectively captures the essence of a reflective and introspective mood. The use of conversational tone and imagery allows the reader to connect with the narrator's emotions and thoughts. However, there are a few areas where the poem could be improved.

1. Consistency in punctuation: The poem seems to have an inconsistent use of punctuation, particularly with commas and periods. Ensuring proper punctuation throughout the poem will help maintain a consistent flow and make it easier for the reader to follow.

2. Line breaks and enjambment: The poem could benefit from more intentional line breaks and enjambment to emphasize certain thoughts or emotions. For example, the lines "The afternoons are much kinder now / Quiter, and gentle on the soul" could be broken up further to emphasize the contrast between the past and present:

The afternoons are much kinder now,
Quieter,
And gentle on the soul.

3. Spelling and grammar: There are a few spelling and grammar errors in the poem, such as "Quiter" instead of "Quieter." Proofreading the poem and correcting these errors will enhance its overall quality.

4. Strengthening the imagery: The poem contains some vivid imagery, such as "The nights, though empty and lonesome / Are filled with the brightest of stars." However, other parts of the poem could benefit from more concrete and evocative imagery to help the reader better visualize the scene and emotions being described.

Overall, "Life's Afternoon" effectively conveys a sense of introspection and appreciation for the present moment. By addressing the areas mentioned above, the poem can be further refined and strengthened.

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RoseBlack

RoseBlack

2 years ago

How we all

Change as we get older...some of us do mellow out and learn to seize the moment. Well done