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Prophecy of the Psychotic Peacock Feather

Oh chthonic filigree, optical oracle, pinned firefly
Sound the spell’s dream fugue!
Phoenix feather in the Masonic Mosque,

marble curator’s crypt cacophony,
opal eyes funerary moons with her
decanted ether 
carnival barker
the Tarot of the carnival hour’s hues.

Alight the scent of cubed domes, ever more distant
the star, the sphinx’s spherical Yellow form parallel. 

Nautilus web of sonic bluebells, sitar scimitar’s 
gag fangs,
dropsy blood. In the dawning ore 
of the Psychotic Peacock,
brushfire of denuded noumenaries.

Dimming Isaiah’s dictum of Inmost Light

Oh chthonic filigree, flamenco fission
succubus carnie’s ouroboros oxidote oolite
Smoke machine of oboe pulsar psalmistry
Dawning ore of the psychotic peacock,

Sea mariner squeezebox stilled in iridescent iodine
Restore the oxidized onyx moon's lunar cryptorium,

planetariums dimmed and without wonder.

dimming Isaiah’s dictum of Inmost Light

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Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Susan Howe, Michael Palmer, Charles Baudelaire, Poetry is a freakish jazz. It is intended to be lived, not to be the plaything of a University., I would rather get down and write with you guys without plastering my whole bibliography on here..given that is pretty big.

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

This poem, "Prophecy of the Psychotic Peacock Feather," is rich in imagery and symbolism, which can be both a strength and a potential area for improvement. The use of language is complex and evocative, creating a unique and intriguing atmosphere. However, the dense and abstract nature of the language might make the poem difficult for some readers to understand and engage with.

The poem seems to draw on a variety of cultural and mythological references, such as the phoenix, the sphinx, and the Tarot. These references add depth and complexity to the poem, but they might also confuse readers who are not familiar with these symbols.

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The repeated phrase "dimming Isaiah’s dictum of Inmost Light" seems to be a key theme or motif in the poem. However, its meaning is not clear. The poem might benefit from more context or explanation to help readers understand this phrase.

Overall, the poem is highly imaginative and original, but it might benefit from more clarity and accessibility. The poet might consider simplifying some of the language, providing more context for the references, and developing a clearer narrative or thematic progression.

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