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Sheik cog go - Illogical jumbled kooky literary mashup
The following figurative liquidation,
indication, fabrication and concatenation
of one non-sequitur after another
from an amalgamated
steely eyed mettlesome genetic alloy
as a socially introverted little boy,
who attached himself like a barnacle
to mother's apron strings
I did insecurely cling
(static free) and cloy
until stem to stern measure
for measure she did deploy,
particularly as yours truly
got older as the son
of a Norwegian bachelor farmer
evinced nary an ambition
to seek gainful employ
instead envisioned himself
as Little Lord Fauntleroy
(at the court of King Crimson),
cuz he stood out
like a sore thumb
as if mistakenly hit with a hammer
(think) Gilderoy
Lockhart, what with being
endowed with ample hirsute trait
covering and camouflaging
his pumpkin sized noggin,
which sprouted and sported
an abundant carrot top
that found me standing out
among the hoi polloi
Woolworth living deceptively
amassing Penny's on the dollar
as part and parcel
of the peeping Tom Tom Club
held for ransom
incognito by town villain
clothed as qua "sheep
in wolf's clothing"
(or "wolf in sheep's clothing")
formative and impressionable years
spent under the ken
really transexual Barbie
dolled up guise of an Iroquois,
as a gullible bobbing buoy,
who loathed being forced
to live as a singular landlubber
amidst a madding crowd,
receiving accolades good and plenty
in accordance with donning role
videlicet return of the native son,
courtesy treated like royalty
when occasionally released
from the bonds of penury,
once upon a time
poor rich kid Straight Outta Compton,
but upon being born
vicious rumors spread like wildfire
mistaken as faux
Christ child reincarnate
(crowned as a thorny heady issue)
linkedin as veritable changeling
unwittingly switched at birth
as "a riddle, wrapped
in a mystery, inside an enigma,"
apparently jokingly hashtagged
as saint Matthew Scott Harris
by scant few who knew
the secret of my immaculate conception,
nevertheless who play acted
and feigning mistakenly fawning over
costing a buck two eighty
to be granted sneak peek
sans doe eyed beautiful
bouncing bubblicious baby boy
darling from Darjeeling
birthed to a dirt poor
unwed mother clucker,
but surreptitiously whisked away
courtesy Man of the Mancha,
a middling meretricious fellow
whose stock in trade
peddling baubles
from one village to another
when as a frequent flyer,
he boarded the first plane to America
unknowingly bound for Chicago
glistening in the wakefulness
of Lake Michigan,
one of the five Great Lakes,
situated on its southwestern shore,
providing the city
with extensive waterfront parks,
beaches, and a significant
recreational and transportation hubbub
busy as a beehive -
your yer senses
will get maxed out on stimulation,
a veritable feast of sights and sounds
evolving from
a Native American portage point
to a major U.S. city thanks
to its role as a transportation hub
connecting waterways and railroads,
fueled by waves of immigration,
and marked by the transformative
Great Fire of 1871, leading
to iconic skyline
and enduring economic power
as a center for trade,
industry, and innovation.
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
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?
Is the internal logic consistent?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
neopoet
4 months 1 week ago
Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem ambitiously attempts a sprawling, kaleidoscopic narrative that blends personal history, cultural references, and vivid imagery into a dense, stream-of-consciousness style. The free-associative structure and rapid shifts between ideas evoke a sense of chaotic identity and fragmented memory, which may be the poem’s core thematic aim.
Strengths: - The poem’s voice is distinct and energetic, with a willingness to experiment linguistically and thematically. - The interweaving of historical and pop-cultural allusions (e.g., King Crimson, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Chicago’s Great Fire) creates a layered texture that invites multiple readings. - The use of metaphor and figurative language is rich, with inventive turns of phrase such as “barnacle to mother’s apron strings” and “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.”
Areas for Development: 1. **Coherence and Focus:** The poem’s sprawling nature makes it difficult for readers to find a clear narrative or emotional throughline. Consider tightening the structure by selecting a few key images or themes to develop more fully. This will help the reader engage more deeply rather than feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content.
2. **Line Breaks and Pacing:** The poem’s mostly uniform line length and lack of varied pacing can make the reading experience feel monotonous despite the dense content. Introducing strategic line breaks, varying stanza lengths, or moments of silence could enhance rhythm and emphasize important moments.
3. **Clarity of Voice:** The poem shifts between intimate personal reflection and broad cultural commentary without clear transitions. Clarifying the speaker’s perspective and their relationship to the various references will help ground the poem emotionally.
4. **Language Precision:** Some phrases feel overly convoluted or obscure (“meretricious fellow,” “Woolworth living deceptively amassing Penny’s on the dollar”), which may alienate readers. Simplifying or contextualizing these expressions could improve accessibility without sacrificing complexity.
5. **Thematic Unity:** While the poem touches on identity, family, social alienation, and place, these themes compete rather than coalesce. Focusing on how these elements interrelate—perhaps centering on the speaker’s sense of self in relation to heritage and environment—could yield a more resonant impact.
Overall, the poem’s ambition and linguistic inventiveness are notable, but refining its structure and clarifying its thematic focus would strengthen its emotional and intellectual resonance.
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Lavender
4 months 1 week ago
Hello, Mathew!
I'm gonna go with AI here. I see amazing use of language and creativity, but I cannot focus on any of them collectively.
Thank you,
L