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

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This poem is a satirical take on televangelism and the scams associated with it. While the concept is interesting, the execution falls short. The rhyming pattern is inconsistent and the flow of the poem feels choppy. Some lines are forced and don't fit well with the overall tone of the poem.

Additionally, the use of offensive language may turn off some readers. The line "big wet tears glistening" feels particularly crass and unnecessary.

One suggested line edit could be to replace "big wet tears glistening" with "tears streaming down her painted face". This maintains the image without being as vulgar.

Overall, this poem has potential, but needs some work in terms of structure and language.

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Wow, this is very good. I loved it, how you picked out the truth of the "preachers," It reads well and i enjoed the message. Ruby :)

If this offends people they deserve it. I don't know any of the names you give so can't say whether your words refer to real or imaginary but I am just glad that we don't (I think) have many preachers (con men?) like that in the UK. Alex

This is incredible and truthful. What a strong write on a controversial topic. I can't think of anything I would change.

Since we've been together for 40+ years, this doesn't surprise me. It takes apart the religious-money-machine that has grown in the US: Televangialism. They prey on people desperate for a miracle. They are the scum of the earth. I applaud your very accurate description of them.

There are a few of these here but thankfully most people here aren't taken in by their scams, I have faith as you know but as I've aged my belief system has also changed and I don't believe with the fervour I once did. I do have a belief system, the cosmos and all it is? something so massively beautiful and dangerous has to hold some powerful secrets, doesn't it?

I remember the couple you have referenced. They were a thing for a time weren't they?

Much love always Lilbit xxxx

You know what, I am so glad to see some 'difficult ' subjects up for discussion in poetry.

Somehow we are still caught in a belief system that religions etc are 'whatever' holders of the true- truth, and even have the ear of power and Governments sometimes. I am not against religion, but ask that they respect my beliefs too. Unlikely, eh?

I find religious belief systems truly complicated: they say this, that and something else-, forgive etc - but will smash you, if you try to speak your truth, or are different, the wrong skin colour etc - and use that odd word 'evil' with mythological/ fantasy overtones.

Rant over. Bravo Cat, for brave poetry. We need more, speaking our truth with honesty, with kindness - but with clear sight.

I might adopt a dark side (the dark being a place of clear sight in a place of many colours, not just one paradigm) too!