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Jun 20, 2025
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Woke Up On Another Era
I woke up,
not in a new world—
but in a new era.
Mine.
An era where silence feels richer than noise,
and my circle?
Curated.
Tight.
Real.
I let go of dead weight,
Even if it wore a family name
No guilt—just growth.
I've stopped,
spilling pieces of me into people,
who only sip from my soul,
for gossip and giggles.
Privacy hits different
An era where i dont wear filters
to feel beautiful
I no longer post for attention
I post because i feel good
and God's been good
This era?
I don’t fake playlists to fit in.
I want raw beats,native sounds
That hardcore Zimdancehall that hits,
right in the soul
I'm in that era
Where i dont chase energy.
I dont beg to belong
I'm chasing peace
Like its the only currency
This era?
It taste like peace
Sounds like honesty
Feels like freedom
So soft and calm
About This Poem
Last Few Words: I just wrote about me.Sort of journaling🙂
Style/Type: Free verse
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Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - draft
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neopoet
3 months 1 week ago
Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem effectively captures a personal transformation, emphasizing themes of authenticity, self-respect, and inner peace. The progression from external validation to internal fulfillment is clear and relatable. The use of short, punchy lines in the middle stanzas ("Curated. / Tight. / Real.") creates a rhythmic emphasis that mirrors the speaker’s decisiveness and clarity.
Consider varying the punctuation and capitalization for consistency and impact. For example, the lowercase "i" in "i dont wear filters" stands out—if intentional, it could symbolize humility or vulnerability, but if not, standardizing capitalization would enhance readability. Also, the line "It taste like peace" contains a grammatical slip ("taste" should be "tastes") that disrupts the flow; correcting such minor errors will strengthen the poem’s polish.
The poem’s voice is candid and conversational, which suits the intimate subject matter. However, some phrases could be more evocative or specific to deepen emotional resonance. For instance, "dead weight" and "chasing peace" are somewhat familiar metaphors; exploring more unique imagery or sensory details might enrich the poem’s texture.
The reference to "hardcore Zimdancehall" grounds the poem culturally and adds authenticity, but readers unfamiliar with this genre might benefit from a brief sensory description or metaphor to convey its impact more vividly.
Overall, the poem’s strength lies in its honest reflection and steady rhythm. Tightening language, attending to minor grammatical details, and enhancing imagery could elevate its emotional and aesthetic power.
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Jokerface82
3 months ago
Nice!
I like this, but I disagree with you arnt posting for attention we all are