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Vampire II

Pacing the paved path as,
I had done the previous night
awaiting my dark acquaintance.

It was moon rise when He appeared
He bade me to sit on the white bench.
Taking my hand to assist me.

I sat, my eyes taking Him in,
Tall, about six foot four, and pale,
with the most piercing green eyes.

I'd had warning not to look too deep
into the pits of Hell, smoldering.
but I was not glamoured by sight!

His warm eyes flashed as I was beheld,
from within, I felt I knew Him, but when?
Perhaps sometime in a fleeting dream?

"Come, be my lover," He invited softly
more of a declaration than a question
my eyes wide open I surrendered

arising from my perch, He swept me up
into His arms of steel, I went boldly
knowing this would end the world I knew...

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

The poem "Vampire II" demonstrates a strong command of narrative and a clear sense of character development. The use of imagery and metaphor is effective in creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue.

However, there are areas where the poem could benefit from further refinement. For instance, the use of capitalization in "He Appeared" and "Him" is inconsistent with the rest of the poem and can be distracting for the reader. Unless these words are intended to convey a specific emphasis or significance, consider revising to maintain consistency in capitalization.

The phrase "pits of Hell, smoldering" is a strong image, but it might be more effective if it were more tightly integrated into the surrounding text. Consider revising this line to more clearly connect it to the preceding or following lines.

The line "more of a declaration than a question" is an interesting concept, but it interrupts the flow of the narrative. It might be more effective if it were integrated into the dialogue, or if it were rephrased to more directly convey the speaker's reaction to the vampire's words.

Finally, the last line "knowing this would end the world I knew..." is a powerful conclusion, but it might be more impactful if it were more specific. Consider revising this line to more directly convey what the speaker is leaving behind or what they expect to encounter in their new life with the vampire.

Overall, this poem has a strong narrative and compelling imagery, but could benefit from some revisions for clarity and consistency.

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holding off on commenting the first Vampire piece, until I could read the two of them together.
I wanted to get the whole story. Now that I have the whole story, I still feel like there is an ending that is to come.
Is there more?

~ Geez.
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there is more to come. I have not yet written part #3, except for bits and pieces in my head. thank you for reading and commenting

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Can I be brutally honest Cat? I hated this. Nothing like the quality I get when I read you. It is just as though you are having a cosy chat to a friend over coffee. Where is the horror, the underlying sense of creeping evil one should get from a vampire narrative? Perhaps I should rephrase what I have said, I did not hate it, I just didn't care enough one way or another. If there is a third to come I shall read it and hope it raises the hackles. Alex

You can always be brutally honest with me, it is what I expect from a reader/poet. I learn from your observations. so please do speak up, I will always respect you for it. I am planning to write part #3 and should post it tomorrow. thank you, Alex.

*hugs, Cat

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Hello, Cat,
This dude continues to be so smooth. I can picture his hand gracefully reaching out for yours - sly and debonair. The most harrowing thing about this poem is your use of the capital "H" - as if he is the "Evil One." I hope this narrator recovers... will read your next edition.
Lx

Evil comes in many faces and the most terrible is the fair-faced. For the betrayal seems to hit deeper... hey... that is a good line! maybe I will use it, lol. thanks for reading and commenting. I appreciate it.

*hugs, Cat

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