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The Stranger's INSIDE (eddy styx) * reworked

The Stranger's Inside
a poem by *eddy styx

Nowhere to run
nowhere to hide,
might as well face
the stranger inside.

Backed into a corner
up against the wall
so, it has come to this,
it's time for a brawl.

Fury I feel
At her finding of me;
Abnormal situations
Talk of Psychiatry.

Those whom I frighten
gave me Hellish birth,
and would, if I could
put them down under earth.

I am not as bad as you think
I only kill when in a foul mood.
An invitation to bawdy women,
out spoken and lewd.

hear my voice, peer into my eyes
see for yourself, something has died.
No longer Cat, but a denizen of night
here to advise you, I am the stranger inside!

*eddy styx is my malevolent, male alter ego who writes dark poetry.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: written on Candlewitch note pad due to laziness! 10-24-2024 updated10-28-2024

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?

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: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carlos Castaneda, Jim Morrison, the whole of Neopoet and many more.

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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 Stranger Inside" by eddy styx utilizes a first-person perspective to explore internal conflict and the darker aspects of the self. The poem's structure is consistent, with a simple rhyme scheme that contributes to its readability.

The poem could benefit from a more varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure. The use of common phrases such as "nowhere to run" and "up against the wall" can make the poem feel somewhat predictable. Experimenting with less common phrases and more descriptive language could enhance the poem's impact.

The poem's theme of internal conflict is clear, but the nature of this conflict could be further developed. The speaker mentions "rage," "sorrow and pain," "anger from shame," and "uncontrollable wrath," but these emotions are not fully explored. Providing more context or detail about these emotions could make the poem more engaging and relatable.

The introduction of the "stranger inside" is intriguing, but the poem could delve deeper into this character. The speaker warns others to avoid this character, but it's unclear why this character is so dangerous. Exploring this character's motivations, actions, or effects on the speaker could add depth to the poem.

Lastly, the poem's ending could be strengthened. The final line, "he will eat you alive!" is dramatic, but it feels somewhat abrupt. Developing a more nuanced or unexpected ending could make the poem more memorable.

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Geezer

Geezer

8 months 1 week ago

Hey, eddy...

You guys know that you are invited to the annual Killer's Fete and Halloween Ball, right? Well, you got to be there, because you are already written in.
I like the title, I think that putting an apostrophe in it would be cool; like the Stranger's INSIDE, right now! LoL

Anyway, you made this sound up close and personal.
The short choppy lines, give this an urgency, a desperate message.
You might try to smooth out a couple of places, but I can't be sure of how you sounded out those lines; you might have been running or all out of breath for any number of reasons. ~ Geez.
.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

8 months 1 week ago

A Big Hello...

To Gee, Killer and Anubis, I hope I did not forget anyone! Thanks for the help on the title. We will all be at the Ball for Halloween ! Cat has been dragging a bit. We will stuff her with pancakes and see if that doe not cheer her up, LOL! eddy styx xo

Alex Tanner

Alex Tanner

8 months 1 week ago

Hi Cat

You know I don't often comment on pieces but I felt compelled to. This sets off at a good pace (I would have liked better punctuation but you know that's me) and then suddenly it seemed to hit a patch of ice and shot off out of control. I've read it through several times now and it's fine up until " I've tried to defy". then for a few lines it seems to slip along then from " I urge the meek" it's back on track. As Geez says you may like to smooth it out a bit and I think those 5 lines should do it. Alex

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

8 months 1 week ago

Dear Alex,

Thank you for reading and commenting, I really appreciate your taking the time to make suggestions. I will work on those five lines, as I want to get it right!

Best, eddy styx

Rula

Rula

8 months 1 week ago

Hello eddy

I wonder id it works better for this one to be divided to stanzas.
If this was mine I would start with

Backed into a corner
up against the wall.
I've a feeling I'm done for
this time I will fall.

Nowhere to run
nowhere to hide,
might as well face
Plz. don't ask why, but that's how I got it ordered in my mind. Just my thoughts.

Keep them coming.
Thank you for sharing dear friend.
the stranger inside.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

8 months ago

Dear Rula,

Thanks for the suggestion. I have employed and I think the poem is much better now! I also reworked some of the piece, please tell me what you think? It is appreciated greatly.

ever, eddy styx

Rula

Rula

8 months ago

Yep!

I believe it flows much better.
Good job dear!

Alex Tanner

Alex Tanner

8 months ago

Hi Cat...or Eddy

I still think it needs firing up. I do not generally approve of re writing others work so I'll make a suggestion. Third verse.
Fury I feel
At her finding of me;
Abnormal situations
Talk of Psychiatry.

I feel that if you could tighten up the remainder, get rid of many words, it would pack the punch it deserves.
Hope you don't mind my suggestions, Alex.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

8 months ago

Dear Alex,

thank you for the suggestion, which I have implemented. You are right. I shall get to work on the rest of the poem from that point on down. Always tell me what you think when critiquing my poems ;)
ever, eddy styx