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The Night's persona

As the moon lies
On a blanket of twinkling stars
Every creature
Young and old
Broken or whole
Scatter from the cold
Seeking refuge
In Mother Nature's hold

As a mother rocks her baby
To an innocent slumber
A butterfly in it's cosy cacoon
You're probably wondering about the racoons
They're safe under the light of the moon

The corpses lay still in their tombs
A little dead, a little gloom
the lillies don't bloom

It's a noisy silence
The harmonies of the night
As the stars twinkle bright

As I lay my head
Goodnight

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: How was my language use?
How does this theme appeal to you?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: Gauteng South Africa

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neopoet

neopoet

8 months 1 week ago

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

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

The poem "The Night's Persona" presents a vivid portrayal of the night, using a variety of metaphors and personifications. However, there are several areas where the poem could be improved.

Firstly, the poem could benefit from a more consistent rhythm or meter. The varying line lengths and inconsistent syllable counts can make the poem feel disjointed and disrupt the flow. A more consistent rhythm would enhance the musicality of the piece and make it more engaging to read.

Secondly, the poem could use more specific imagery. While the poem does a good job of creating a general atmosphere of the night, it could be more impactful with more detailed and specific descriptions. For example, instead of saying "every creature," the poem could describe specific animals and how they behave at night.

Thirdly, the poem's theme or message could be clearer. The poem seems to be about the peace and tranquility of the night, but this could be more explicitly stated or explored. The poem could also delve deeper into the contrast between the peaceful night and the harsh realities of life, as hinted at in the line "the corpses lay still in their tombs."

Lastly, the poem could benefit from a more careful use of punctuation. The lack of punctuation in some lines can make the poem difficult to read and understand. Adding commas, periods, or other punctuation marks can help guide the reader through the poem and clarify its meaning.

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

8 months 1 week ago

Hello!

Welcome to Neopoet! I much enjoyed this poem! my favorite lines are:

As the moon lies
On a blanket of twinkling stars
Every creature
Young and old
Broken or whole
Scatter from the cold
Seeking refuge
In Mother Nature's hold

I love the inclusion of Mother Nature!

hugs, Cat