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They Call The Wind
They call the wind—behind the bars,
Tortured souls with countless scars,
Their sky holds no real shining stars.
Life’s bizarre, life’s bizarre.
They call the wind—can no one hear?
The fearful whispers creeping near,
The grief of children, sharp and clear.
Free us of fear, free us of fear.
They call the wind—once, twice, and thrice,
Men and women paid a high price
For cruel spirits cold as ice.
Chase out the mice, chase out the mice.
They call the wind—it answered back,
Men whose dignity stayed on track,
They pulled out peace from every crack,
Where hope takes flight and won’t turn back.
And still winds hum, for all in need.
About This Poem
Style/Type: Structured: Western
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
neopoet
4 months 2 weeks ago
Neopoet AI (premium) - 5-29-23 version
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
The poem "They Call The Wind" presents a strong narrative and employs effective repetition to emphasize the theme. The repeated phrase "They call the wind" serves as a refrain, creating a rhythmic pattern that adds to the overall musicality of the poem.
The poem's structure is consistent, with each stanza containing four lines. This regularity contributes to the poem's rhythm and flow. However, the rhyme scheme varies between stanzas, which may disrupt the reader's expectations. Consistency in rhyme scheme could enhance the poem's musicality and coherence.
The poem effectively uses imagery to convey its themes. Phrases such as "Tortured souls with countless scars," "The fearful whispers creeping near," and "Men and women paid a high price" paint vivid pictures and evoke strong emotions. However, the metaphor "They pulled out peace from every crack" could be clarified or expanded upon to ensure the reader fully understands its meaning.
The poem's language is generally clear and accessible, but some phrases may benefit from further explanation or development. For instance, the phrase "Chase out the mice" is somewhat ambiguous. Providing more context or clarification could enhance the poem's overall clarity and impact.
The poem's themes of struggle, resilience, and hope are effectively conveyed through its narrative and imagery. However, the poem could benefit from further exploration of these themes. For example, the poem could delve deeper into the experiences and emotions of the "men and women" who "paid a high price," providing a more nuanced portrayal of their struggles and resilience.
Overall, the poem displays strong narrative and thematic elements, effective use of repetition and imagery, and a consistent structure. With further development of its metaphors, clarification of ambiguous phrases, and deeper exploration of its themes, the poem could be further enhanced.
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Candlewitch
4 months 2 weeks ago
WOW!
beatifically lyrical while giving the reader a whopping Kick! I love it!! My favorite lines are:
They call the wind—it answered back,
Men whose dignity stayed on track,
They pulled out peace from every crack,
Where hope takes flight and won’t turn back.
And still winds hum, for all in need.
thanks for this my beautiful friend! much love, Cat xxx
Rula
4 months 2 weeks ago
Sweet Candle
Your wow means the world for me.
You're such a wonderful spirit who shines with love.
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Your favorite is mine too, :)
Thank you for reading and commenting dear sweet Candle.
Ruby Lord
4 months 2 weeks ago
Hi Rula, this is powerful and
Hi Rula, this is powerful and your refrains add weight to the structure of your poem. Your message comes through clearly and with force and I agree with Cat, that final stanza is fantastic. Well done, Ruby xx
Rula
4 months 2 weeks ago
Dear Ruby
So pleased to know that you could read the message in this one and thought it's of worth.
Can't thank you enough for reading and commenting dear!
Much appreciate it!
Geezer
4 months 2 weeks ago
As in most...
of your work, it seems very well thought out.
I can't think of anyone else, who can take tragedy and dress it up as well as you do, to give us all a lesson. Thank you, Rula. -Geez.
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Rula
4 months 2 weeks ago
Thank you sir
for reading and commenting.
I hope I'm not giving you and others a hard time with my tragedies. Unfortunately, it's is all what surrounds the middle east nowadays.
Much appreciate it and I promise to try for a lighter brighter read. Maybe soon:)
Geezer
4 months 2 weeks ago
Not at all...
I merely was commenting on your ability to make us feel them so acutely. We understand that this is what surrounds you and
tour countrymen. Thank you for sharing these intimate moments with us. ~ Geez.
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Lavender
4 months 2 weeks ago
They Call The Wind
Hello, Rula,
Beautiful, and so dignified. Felt every word.
Lxxx
Rula
4 months 2 weeks ago
Hello my friend
I really endlessly value your support .
Triskelion
4 months 2 weeks ago
To echo Cat...WOW!
no more to say, Rula
Thomas
Rula
4 months 2 weeks ago
Hello sir
I second what I said to Cat.
Your appreciation is highly appreciated as always.
Thank you so much.
Candlewitch
3 months 3 weeks ago
Dearest Rula,
I am so glad your poem won the contest. It is so incredible! Congratulations!
your Candle
Rula
3 months 3 weeks ago
Thank You
My dear friend.
It pleases me to know that it appeals to you.
Much appreciate your second visit.
Dawdler
2 months 1 week ago
Participation
Hello Rula, your poem is indicattive of the spirit within the woman I met long ago in a different and sorely missed forum. There is a definitve difference in your use of Nglish that pleases me to no end. I saw the potential within you then and you have continued to excell as I knew you would. Congrats doll, you should be proud of yourelf and your efforts.
I havs become more reclusive after the loss of Rdub and GG and rarely write or post anywhere yet miss the art and those I have met along the way. You have always remained in my heart and mind as someone special.
A bit "Indi-cisive" about participating still I shall come again soon to say hello and hopefully catch more of your words...
Ciao
Rula
2 months 1 week ago
OMG
Hello dear Dawdler
It's been a very looooong time. I wonder how the heck you found me here, but you must know that it means a lot to hear from you after all those years. I hope all is good.
You are so kind to drop such a priceless comment. It really means the world to me.
I am looking forward to reading from you and read whatever you post from your wonderful poetry.
Till then, I can't thank you enough.
Frederick Kesner
2 months 1 week ago
For me the Wind remains
Frederick Kesner
2 months 1 week ago
For me the Wind remains
For me the Wind remains constant even when it’s voice and pitch and song may vary, in a desert, on the sea, by streams and rivers, my mountains, forests, and cityscapes. You have captured its essence quite beautifully :)
Rula
2 months ago
C.B...Your words are full
with wisdom. I like the way of how you think of the wind. Seems like there's kind of friendship between you .
I'm grateful for the time you gave to read and comment on this particular one.
Thank you!
Frederick Kesner
2 months ago
Most welcome, Rula. Yes, a
Most welcome, Rula. Yes, a 'friendship' seems to be an appropriate descriptive to this relationship. I remember the times I have gone away to where only the wind accompanies, it caressing and wiping off tears on cheek, a whistling lullaby lulls to sleep. Most appreciated. :)