Neopoem Of The Week Contest May 7th to May 13th 2023

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Pages From The Past

"Destroy the books" was the hue and cry
"We won't let you read the truth",
It was 1933 in Germany
It started with their youth.

Ninety years have passed since then
And we must learn from past mistakes,
The current cries for censorship
Must be fought with all it takes.

The logic slightly different
But the end results the same,
No need to ban what offends a few
Their minds to narrow and constrain.

We all can learn from what we read
And allow all to have their say,
If we don't agree with what others write
We can simply walk away.

Down every well trod library row
On every book store rack or shelf,
Are gifts to every one of us
Worth more than gold and other wealth.

These books shine bright the light within,
Let them inform and let them teach,
Let books remain for everyone
Never again put out of reach.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Please support your public library and the librarians within.

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The below is a computer generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "Pages From The Past" presents a powerful message about the dangers of censorship and the importance of preserving the written word. The reference to Nazi Germany's book burning serves as a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during that time and the need to remain vigilant against any attempts to limit free speech.

The poem's structure is simple and straightforward, which helps to convey its message clearly. The use of rhyme and repetition adds a musical quality to the poem, making it easy to read and remember. The author also uses imagery effectively, such as describing books as "gifts...worth more than gold or other wealth."

One suggested line edit would be to change the phrase "Their senses there to tame" to "Their minds to narrow and constrain." This change would better convey the idea that censorship restricts people's thinking and limits their ability to explore new ideas.

Overall, "Pages From The Past" is a well-crafted poem with an important message. It reminds us that books are a source of knowledge and inspiration, and that we must fight to protect them from those who would seek to silence them.

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