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SNAPPER!

A gargantuan it was
Rising from the swamp
Voraciously devouring
everything that it saw
The horrid terrifying
dinosaur-like beast
ate every creature
strung from the stump
of the cypress tree
It turned to me
with jaws a snappin'
this forty pound behemoth
reeking of feces
and its last kidnapping
it looked at me with
beady red eyes
and I thought to myself
is it my time to die?
When to my surprize
a shot in the dark
my brother in a boat
moved up beside me
that grand old snapper
had gotten away
and I would live
to tell, another day!

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Thank you Ruby Lord for all of your kind instructions!

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: South Ogden, Utah, USA

Favorite Poets: Jon Anderson, Jon Ondrasik, Donald Fagen, Sting, Eric Bloom , and all of the poets at neo.

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neopoet

neopoet

1 year 8 months ago

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

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

The poem "SNAPPER!" effectively uses vivid imagery and suspense to engage the reader. The use of words such as "gargantuan," "voraciously," "horrid," and "terrifying" helps to paint a clear and dramatic picture of the scene. The narrative style also adds a sense of immediacy and tension, which keeps the reader engaged.

However, there are a few areas where the poem could be improved. Firstly, the rhythm and meter of the poem are inconsistent, which can disrupt the flow of the piece. For example, some lines are significantly longer than others, and the stresses do not always fall in a predictable pattern. This could be addressed by revising the poem with a specific meter in mind.

Secondly, the poem could benefit from more varied and sophisticated language. While the descriptive words used are effective, they are fairly common and do not add much depth or originality to the poem. Experimenting with less common words and phrases could help to make the poem more unique and engaging.

Lastly, the transition from the confrontation with the snapper to the arrival of the brother is somewhat abrupt. This could be smoothed out by adding more detail or foreshadowing earlier in the poem. This would also help to build suspense and make the resolution more satisfying.

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Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

Thank you !

That really made me feel good! Although I'm sorry that it sounded so dark.

Ruby Lord

Ruby Lord

1 year 8 months ago

A great poem with elements of

A great poem with elements of suspense and terror, like watching a horror film unfold. I enjoyed your poem.
Perhaps developing the words to describe the Snapper as AI has said, so it pops for the reader, and using punctuation would add tension to your work, and aid the reader. I hope this helps. Overall a very good poem. Ruby :) xx

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

Ruby

You blew right by me. I will have to really think now
which really isn't my passion. I am a feeler by nature.

Ruby Lord

Ruby Lord

1 year 8 months ago

If I have given you the wrong

If I have given you the wrong messages I apologise, it was not my intention. I merely wanted to share with you how to improve your poetry skills. I am happy to help you if I can. Ruby :) xx

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

No apologies necessary

I simply meant to say that I have alot to learn
and your understanding allowed me to write
in a way that I never knew I could, very
spontaneous and fun.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

1 year 8 months ago

dear Aesetic Night,

the title for this poem is fantastic, from my point of view! It serves to entice the reader and promises action. it does not disappoint, either. From head to tail/tale, this is a whopper! I much enjoyed the energy and surprise ending. you spin an excellent yarn!

*hugs, Cat
*very well done! eddy styx

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

Cat...

I am so happy that it was acceptable. Everyone here is so good. Thanks!

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

Cat...

I am so happy that it was acceptable. Everyone here is so good. Thanks!

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

Cat...

I am so happy that it was acceptable. Everyone here is so good. Thanks!

Lavender

Lavender

1 year 8 months ago

Snapper!

Wow...did some form of this really happen? I can picture all kinds of creatures in swamps - alligators, crocodiles, snakes. Well written. Really comes to life!
L

Leslie

Leslie

1 year 8 months ago

I Don't you know

However, I have seen one of these creatures. 1 day my coujen showed up with 1 in the back of his truck. It was huge and kind of out of time. Somewhere from the past and you know I can actually see someone getting in an altercation with 1.