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

The poem "Dancing In The Dark" effectively employs imagery to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. The use of domestic objects such as the candle, picture, and lamp as metaphors for memories, lost love, and hope is compelling. However, the poem could benefit from a more nuanced exploration of the speaker's emotions.

The third stanza introduces the idea of blame and regret but does not delve deeper into these feelings. Exploring these emotions more could add depth to the poem and make the speaker's longing in the final stanza more poignant.

The rhythm and rhyme scheme of the poem are consistent, which gives the poem a pleasing musicality. However, the language used is quite straightforward and lacks the richness that more varied vocabulary and poetic devices could bring. Incorporating more figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, or personification, could enhance the poem's imagery and emotional impact.

The final stanza effectively conveys the speaker's hope for reconciliation. However, the phrase "I'll keep lit" is somewhat awkward. Consider revising this phrase to improve the flow of the poem.

Overall, "Dancing In The Dark" is a heartfelt poem that could be enhanced by deepening the exploration of the speaker's emotions, enriching the language, and smoothing out awkward phrasing.

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I love the title! One of favorite musical artists used it for a title for his song. Your flow and rhythm are good as is your story telling abilities. A poem of lost love is of my interest, ending with a hopeful attitude! I always enjoy your poems. good work, Will!

*Always, Cat

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this but feel you could make many edits to improve its flow. There are many unnecessary words that, it seems to me, hold it up. e.g. The second verse, some words could go so it reads
Pictures hanging in the hallway
Neatly framed and on display.
This is just an example, I could make more suggestions. There is a problem though. I think when anybody comments on another's work and makes, I hope, objective comments they can, and I include myself in this, subconsciously compare the whole as written to how they would present the work. I hope my comments are objective even though you may not agree with them. Once again, Well Done. Alex

that we must be careful of how and what we say when contributing to another's work. [I feel that it should be called contributing] because, no matter what the author does, it is the product of what the piece ultimately becomes. I too, enjoyed this theme, and some of the lines, [in my opinion, which isn't worth diddley-squat], could be shortened to smooth it out.
The matter of smooth and rhythmic lines is often just a slightly different wording
or the dropping of a syllable.
The last stanza is very potent and makes the whole poem worth it.
~ Geez.
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