I count backwards
To steady my mind
It used to work
Now it doesn't
Its as if the pain keeps winning
Over everything
I can't sleep
I barely eat
I drink alot,but, now I cant get drunk
I just feel hurt
And angry
And bitter
And tired
Mostly tired
So tired
Sep 10, 2023
This poem is part of the contest:
Neopoem Of The Week September 10th to September 16th 2023.
Why do we die?
About This Poem
Review Request Direction: What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Neopoet AI 5-29-23 version
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
Thank you for sharing your poem. I can see that you are exploring the theme of emotional pain and exhaustion. Here are a few suggestions to consider:
1. Imagery: Consider incorporating more vivid and specific imagery to help the reader visualize the emotions you are experiencing. This can make your poem more engaging and impactful. For example, instead of saying "I just feel hurt," you could describe the pain in a way that creates a strong visual image.
2. Structure: Experiment with the structure of your poem to enhance its overall impact. You might consider using line breaks or punctuation strategically to create pauses or emphasize certain words or phrases. This can help to convey the emotions more effectively.
3. Expansion: While your poem captures a sense of weariness and pain, it would benefit from further development. Consider exploring the reasons behind these emotions or delving deeper into the experiences that have led to this state. This will add more depth and complexity to your poem.
Remember, these suggestions are meant to help you
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Thank you AI
Thank you AI
I think...
that the AI, having no emotions about death, can't possibly understand about death and the even more traumatic effect of knowing that you are, not right away maybe, but quicker than you would like, going to be dead. I felt the half healed but still raw wounds. Anyhow, the weariness comes through, the effort of carrying the burden weighs heavy in your arms. Whether it is about you or someone else, I felt the lines, the emotion. You might have been able to utilize the things that I see the AI has said, but I felt the impact more from the words and the connections of all the different emotions. ~ Geezer.
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Its so hard these days to
Its so hard these days to keep moving forward. The reason my words are simple is because pain is simple. It's not exotic. It really is just pain. Thank you for understanding