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Darkness Blooms by: eddy styx (Updated)

An aching,
in the stirrings
of body and mind...
There it is
palpable!
Like the pounding in my chest.
the pain is fresh
newly born, in its infancy.
I am caught up
in the uneven rhythm
of a heart gone rigid
in the moment
of transformation
from abject torture
to smoking ash,
raining down gray
in the pitiless night...
All because she
laughed at me!
Her mirth has
poisoned my spirit...

(soon, she will learn...)

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* *eddy styx is my malevolent, murderous, MALE alter ego who writes dark poetry.
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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "Darkness Blooms" effectively uses vivid imagery and metaphor to convey a sense of pain and transformation. However, there are a few areas that could be improved for a more cohesive and impactful piece.

Firstly, the poem could benefit from a more consistent rhythm or meter. The current structure seems to fluctuate between shorter and longer lines, which can disrupt the flow of the piece. Establishing a more consistent rhythm can help guide the reader through the poem and enhance the overall mood.

Secondly, the transition from the speaker's pain to the cause of it (the laughter of another person) is quite abrupt. Providing more context or building up to this revelation could make the emotional shift more impactful.

Lastly, the final line "(soon, she will learn...)" introduces a new idea - that of revenge or consequence - but it is not fully explored. If this is a key theme of the poem, consider expanding on it to give the poem a more rounded conclusion.

These suggestions are aimed at enhancing the poem's rhythm, narrative flow, and thematic development.

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This captures that moment when the pain of rejection transforms into something more dangerous. Well done, eddy!

Thanx,
Steve

AI thinks I need to add METER to a FREE VERSE poem, LOL! thanks for the vote of confidence!
Your support is always welcome.

*eddy styx

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The mutating heart. What a painful transformation, eddy.
Though my one such incident, was many years ago in my youth,
I did indeed, explore the possibility for a time, that she should be punished.
I like the rawness of this one, eddy. I do think you might leave the ending a little more
developed than just " All because she laughed at me! " I mean, I like the thought, but you have to express it as
a really major issue. ~ Geez.
.

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Thank you for all your help and insights on my works. your assistance is appreciated as usual. I hope the changes I have made go down easier.

*ever, eddy

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always glad to help.~ Geez.
.

There is value to commenting and critique, tell us how you feel about our work.
This must be the place, 'cause there ain't no place like this place anywhere near this place.

Of rejection and when it becomes too much to bare...the last two lines struck a chord with me (or cord depending on how Eddy plans on disposing of this individual). There is nothing more infuriating to me than being laughed at or treated like someone's joke. Well done Eddy!

~RoseBlack~

I shall bury her with a sprig of holly through her heart after boiling her in her own pudding (as they say in the flick: "A Christmas Carol")

*happy holidaze! yours, eddy styx

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I like this, it's very dark but Eddy is always dark :)
I have one suggestion, "of a mutating heart." I think, perhaps complaining, changing, shifting or Alien? The meter in mutating is slightly off for me. Please ignore this if I am miles away. Ruby :) xx

Give and grow - let's raise our verses together. I'm happy to comment on your work and appreciate a comment on mine.

I am taking this under advisement. I will work on it ;)

*ever eddy

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I am pleased you liked it! Thank you for reading and commenting.

*ever, eddy

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