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Jan 08, 2025
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Twelve Dead Roses
Place twelve dead roses upon my grave
One for each of my loves that walked away
Do not cry one tear upon my headstone
Please do not be sad for me now that I am gone
I lived my lonely life deep inside of a cold cave
To escape the darkness that came like waves
My heart is a heart that is made of stone
Made up of love that was never shown
I am resigned to the fact of who I was
Indentured to all the never-loved
Place twelve dead roses upon my grave
One for each of my loves I could not save
About This Poem
Review Request Intensity: Please use care (this is a sensitive subject for me, do not critique harshly)
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
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neopoet
5 months 2 weeks ago
Neopoet AI 5-29-23 version
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
This poem "Twelve Dead Roses" evokes a sense of melancholy and reflection on lost loves. The repetition of the line "Place twelve dead roses upon my grave" creates a somber tone and emphasizes the theme of lost love. The imagery of a heart made of stone and living in a cold cave adds depth to the emotions expressed in the poem.
One suggestion for improvement could be to explore more varied and vivid imagery to enhance the emotional impact of the poem. Additionally, consider experimenting with different poetic devices such as metaphors or similes to further convey the feelings of loneliness and resignation.
Overall, the poem effectively conveys a sense of loss and longing, but further development of imagery and poetic devices could enhance its emotional resonance.
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Rula
5 months 2 weeks ago
Hello Depressed
This is so bittersweet!
I especially enjoyed the starting and ending couplets.
Thank you for sharing!
Hope all is good.
Geezer
5 months 2 weeks ago
I suggest...
that you are not as hard-hearted as you imply.
You have enough of a heart to be disappointed in not having a love.
Truly, a poem in the manner of Jim Morrison, one of your favorite poets. Nicely done sir. ~ Geez.
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