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What is this place?

Its itchy
The light is too bright
My skin too tight
Why must loneliness
BE.SO.VISERAL.
Oh how you love me.
Oh how you cry for me.
I don't deserve it.
I want to dance for you.
I want to sing for you.
I want the world to know,
You are my daughter.
My star,
My hope,
My blood,
My face,
My stubborn nature.
You are so beautiful,
It's humbling.

I'm scared I'll fail you.
You deserve so much more.

Rainbows bow down. As they should.

Oh my baby.
Never. Forget.
You were forged.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: ZAF

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neopoet

neopoet

1 month 2 weeks ago

Neopoet AI [2025-04]

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:

This poem explores complex emotions tied to identity, love, and vulnerability, creating an intimate and intense atmosphere. The opening lines effectively convey discomfort and a sense of alienation, with "Its itchy / The light is too bright / My skin too tight" evoking physical and emotional unease. The abrupt capitalization in "BE.SO.VISERAL." emphasizes the rawness of loneliness, though the punctuation style may disrupt the flow for some readers; consider whether this visual emphasis aligns with the poem’s rhythm and tone.

The shift to addressing a "you"—revealed as a daughter—introduces a tender and protective voice. The juxtaposition of fear ("I'm scared I'll fail you") with admiration ("You are so beautiful, / It's humbling") deepens the emotional texture. The repeated "Oh" phrases lend a lyrical, almost prayer-like quality, reinforcing the speaker’s devotion.

Some lines, such as "You were fordged," contain a likely typographical error ("fordged" instead of "forged") that interrupts the poem’s impact and clarity. Correcting this would strengthen the closing statement, which seems intended as a powerful affirmation of creation and resilience.

The poem’s imagery is vivid but occasionally abstract, for example, "Rainbows bow down. As they should." This line is evocative yet somewhat cryptic; expanding or clarifying its significance could enhance reader connection.

Overall, the poem balances vulnerability and strength but might benefit from tighter control over punctuation and word choice to maintain coherence and emotional resonance. Exploring more concrete images or moments could also ground the abstract feelings and make the poem’s message more accessible.

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Geezer

Geezer

1 month 2 weeks ago

Just...

as any parent might, you have said that you are afraid that you will fail your child.
Of course, a parent has not only genetic stake in our children, but also a moral responsibility to raise them as well as can be expected. I'm curious to know if my interpretation of the last lines is correct in saying that a child should never forget the ways that they have been taught? ~ Geez.
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Geezer

Geezer

1 month 1 week ago

Be honest...

with your children but let them ask the questions. I think that you may be as good a parent as anyone, you are afraid for them and will counsel them well; your poem surely shows that. Well done, ~ Geez.

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Leslie

Leslie

1 month 1 week ago

Kowque

I'll say this much, because it cannot be improved on. I agree with what Geezer has said! Great job!