It's an extistential right to have a choice
better to have stentorian voice
to get your views across
and nail it to the cross
some sort of manifesto
to gain your due respect you know
rebuke all your assailants
and vocalize complaints
for many come and many go
beware the ones who lay you low
then stand again uncompromized
your place in life epitomized
when people round don't seem to care
you'll lift your voice
with those who dare
develop lofty paradigmns
capable of changing with the times!
Feb 23, 2024
Free will!
About This Poem
Last Few Words: Maybe not much of a poem per se, but possibly something to think about. I've been thinking this way all of my life. Maybe from percieved abuse that most of us feel.
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
Is the internal logic consistent?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Neopoet AI (premium) - 5-29-23 version
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
The poem effectively uses rhyme and rhythm to convey its message about the importance of voicing one's opinions and standing up for oneself. However, there are areas where the poem could be improved.
Firstly, the poem could benefit from more concrete imagery. While the abstract concepts of choice, voice, and respect are important, they could be more impactful if grounded in specific, tangible examples or scenarios.
Secondly, the poem's language and syntax could be refined for clarity. For instance, the line "to gain your due respect you know" could be rephrased for better flow and comprehension.
Lastly, the poem's theme could be more effectively communicated through a more consistent use of metaphor or symbolism. The cross and the manifesto are introduced but not fully explored, which may leave readers wanting more.
In summary, the poem could be improved by incorporating more concrete imagery, refining its language and syntax, and more consistently using metaphor or symbolism.
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I will agree...
that many people feel this way, and they might think that the way to achieve free will, is to yell loudly and put up a fuss.
I admit to feeling that way myself many times.
Your title is good, the language use equally so.
The pace was fast, but not frantic.
The theme was interesting enough to keep me reading.
and the logic follows through.
Although the absence of capitals and punctuation makes me crazy,
I was not totally overwhelmed. ~ Geez.
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G.
I don't do well with punctuation, but thanks for your positive comments.
Not only...
will our language become one, [with many dialects], but "Universal" or whatever they decide to call it, will continue to evolve, much as all languages do. Annnnd, we will, [if we don't blow ourselves off the face of this beautiful planet], all have golden skin, and dark eyes to protect us better from the effects of our sun. ~ Geez.
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Free Will!
Hello, Leslie,
An inspiring poem! Makes me want to speak up for a worthy cause, which I believe is the intent! May I suggest something other than the word "nice' in the opening line? Nice is...nice. But it seems you'd want to start off a bit more powerful and assertive, perhaps something similar to, "It's our right to have a choice" or such. This poem really speaks for itself. I enjoyed this!
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L,
Thank you as always!