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Pyrex pot filled to the brim...

topping off moderate size toilet bowl
accidentally escaped mine clutches
and slipped out of my grasp,
when simultaneously attempting
the most impossible feat
then known to man or beast
even more challenging and risky
than a mission
to the outer limits
of the twilight zone
getting swallowed (tail and all)
into dark shadows
that appeared like Old Rotten Gotham
sliding down into the behavioral sink,
where pitch black inky darkness
analogous to an eternal edge of night
synonymous with the
dark side of the moon,
the above scenarios
less problematic a task
than to open the refrigerator door
shut tight and hermetically sealed
courtesy sticky gummy goo,
a combination platter
of spilt and splashed foods and drink
congealed, glommed, laminated
and more tight lipped
than pigs in a poke
yes - stuck tighter
than eyes wide shut,
where the wife oblivious
to the above mentioned catastrophe
industriously, furiously
and cooly whipped
instant mashed potatoes
into such a frenzy,
she stirred awake
once dormant banshees,
whose howl reminded
an attentive listener
to the poem by the same name
courtesy Allen Ginsberg
a prominent Beat
Generation poet and writer,
who figuratively shattered
the then established paradigm
left a lasting impact
on American counterculture,
whereat his radical writing
and advocacy for social change
shocked traditional critics
with its raw honesty,
whence tenets, dogmas, and codas
they got rent asunder
into a bajillion enigmatic obsolescent
metaphysical potsherds,
whereby subsequent generations
wrought philosophical tinker toys
and felled courtesy erector set
with itty bitty teensy weensy
tools of the trade
brushed scattered thought-provoking
universal inquiries about life and death,
where once upon a time
antithetical beliefs could justify
a premature demise
and would not wait
for the cows to come home and roost
by church and/or state
and a stay of the executioner
would or could
not wait for a fair trial,
decreed to death by king
where innocence could not negate
decree and debating what came first
the chicken or the egg
something to mentally cogitate
while the body electric
being raked over hot coals
quickening by unquantifiable
degrees of magnitude
understandably increased the heartrate
on rare occasions,
when the proletariat posse
donned the guise of justice
and trumpeted some measure
of peace and harmony
overthrowing the raving tyrannical monster
to concede (accepting
being a sore loser) and abdicate
by popular demand or else
an ICE see sale him lot
thee madding crowd would consent
to euthanasia pestiferous bloviated
egotistical enfant terrible crybaby
an overgrown ego freezer,
who banned eating bratwurst,
nevertheless considers himself
a fast food connoisseur guy
if necessary will steal, kill and lie
even at the expense
of chomping on the Classic Reuben
made with where's the corned beef,
Swiss cheese, sauerkraut,
and Russian dressing on rye
never breaking bread
with forebears against
enfranchisement they bled
similar to his predecessors,
a bajillion years ago
sporting broad forehead
defined as width of the forehead
or distance between the frontotemporales
more than two standard deviations
above the mean (objective);
or apparently increased distance
between the two sides of the forehead,
whose shock of fine combed hair
his signature characteristic
since being a newlywed
and ideal since bedding
and begetting courtesy
loosing trouser snake zipperhead
on occasion found
like a limp biscuit on kitchen floor
or dandelion scattering seeds of life
and white lily across the universe
courtesy the four winds
despite super tramping
strong arms tricked out
(all fingers pointed
at coerced did captcha female prey)
sporting long fingernails
that resembled talons),
capping off each
skin covered phalange
videlicet elongated lanky limb
buffed and painted
the colors of the rainbow
courtesy manicurist
to allow, enable,
and provide able,
eager, ready and willing
capricious fellow to appear prim
and proper and necessitating
hiring a team of twenty nail technicians
ten for fingers and ten for toes
as a full time job just to trim,
while Jim Crow's men at work
advocate red lining
and gerrymandering on a whim.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: another feeble attempt to include political intimations, but surely no reasonable rhyme would exist to file a complaint as a electorate, yes?

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
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Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: PA, USA

Favorite Poets: Robert Burns, Charles Dickens, Robert Frost, Matthew Scott Harris, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Sylvia Plath, Gary Snyder, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman

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Neopoet AI [2025-04]

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:

This poem presents a sprawling, free-associative narrative that moves rapidly through vivid and often surreal imagery, cultural references, and social commentary. The dense, stream-of-consciousness style creates a challenging but potentially rewarding reading experience. Here are some points to consider for revision and refinement:

1. **Structure and Punctuation:** The poem’s lack of conventional punctuation and line breaks contributes to a breathless, relentless rhythm, but it can also hinder clarity and reader engagement. Introducing strategic punctuation or stanza breaks might help guide the reader through the shifts in tone and subject matter, making the poem’s complex ideas more accessible without sacrificing its energetic flow.

2. **Thematic Coherence:** The poem touches on a wide array of themes—from domestic mishaps and pop culture to historical oppression and political critique. While this breadth can be compelling, the transitions between these topics sometimes feel abrupt or loosely connected. Consider focusing on a few central motifs or linking images more explicitly to enhance thematic cohesion.

3. **Imagery and Metaphor:** The poem employs striking metaphors (e.g., “Old Rotten Gotham,” “dark side of the moon,” “loose trouser snake zipperhead”) that evoke vivid sensory and emotional responses. However, some images are densely packed or obscure, which may obscure meaning. Clarifying or expanding key metaphors could strengthen their impact and help readers grasp the poem’s underlying messages.

4. **Cultural and Literary References:** References to Allen Ginsberg, Jim Crow, and other historical and cultural elements add depth and context. To maximize their effect, consider integrating these references more seamlessly into the poem’s narrative or thematic framework, ensuring they support rather than distract from the poem’s core concerns.

5. **Tone and Voice:** The poem’s voice shifts between humor, satire, lament, and critique. This multiplicity can enrich the poem but also risks tonal inconsistency. Reflect on the desired emotional effect and consider modulating tone or voice to create a more deliberate and resonant overall impression.

6. **Word Choice and Syntax:** Some phrases and compound expressions (“bajillion enigmatic obsolescent metaphysical potsherds,” “capricious fellow to appear prim and proper”) are playful and inventive but may also feel cumbersome or overly elaborate. Simplifying or varying sentence length and complexity could improve readability and pacing.

7. **Engagement with Reader:** The poem’s density and complexity demand active reader participation. To aid this engagement, consider incorporating moments of clarity or repetition that anchor the reader and provide interpretive footholds.

In summary, this poem’s ambitious scope and vivid imagination are notable strengths, but refining its structural clarity, thematic focus, and tonal consistency could enhance its communicative power and emotional resonance.

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