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The Lovers

He says:
Don't place your delicate
Hands in the dancing fires
Of love!

She says:
My blood is boiling
Through my veins
How could your Illicit
Love hurt me?

About This Poem

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?
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Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: The Celestial River

Favorite Poets: Shane MacGowan, Dylan Thomas, Qays ibn Al-Mulawwah, Wallada bint al-Mustakfi, Rumi, Khalil Gibran, Yona Wallach, Arthur Rimbaud, Paul Eluard, Brendan Behan, James Clarence Mangan, William Blake, Tom Waits, Charles Bukowski, Forough Farrokhzad, Thomas Chatterton

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neopoet

neopoet

1 month 3 weeks ago

Neopoet AI - version 2.0

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

The poem "The Lovers" presents a dialogue between two individuals expressing contrasting views on love. The use of dialogue adds depth to the interaction between the characters. However, there are areas that could be further developed for clarity and impact. Consider providing more context or imagery to enhance the emotional depth of the poem. Additionally, refining the structure and flow of the dialogue could help strengthen the overall narrative.

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Lavender

Lavender

1 month 3 weeks ago

The Lovers

Hello, John,
She is not so delicate after all. Very nice.
Thank you!
L

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Dalton

1 month 3 weeks ago

Dear Lavender

Though I receive few comments from writers I'm enjoying the process of composition. Thanks for your thought xxx

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

1 month 3 weeks ago

Dearest John,

It sounds like it will be a torrid romance with both keeping the other on their toes! there are layers...

xxx Cat