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Challenge, Meeting A Caveman

I saw something I could not believe
A creature designed to deceive

I saw it from afar
And headed for my car

I snuck a peek through my window
Covering my face with a pillow

Wow I was so very scared
It seemed that no one cared

Then it finally came to me
It was not a caveman that I see

It was my loving little queen
Simply celebrating Halloween
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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

This poem has a clear narrative structure, which is commendable. The transition from fear to realization is well executed and adds a twist to the poem. However, there are areas where the poem could be improved.

1. Rhyme and Rhythm: The poem seems to follow an ABAB rhyme scheme, which is consistent throughout. However, the rhythm is not as consistent. For example, the second line "A creature designed to deceive" has more syllables than the first line "I saw something I could not believe". This inconsistency can disrupt the flow of the poem. Consider revising to maintain a consistent rhythm.

2. Imagery: The poem could benefit from more detailed and vivid imagery. For example, instead of "I saw something I could not believe", consider describing what the narrator saw in more detail. This could help to create a more immersive experience for the reader.

3. Show, Don't Tell: The poem tells the reader that the narrator was scared, but it could be more effective to show this through the narrator's actions or feelings. For example, instead of "Wow I was so very scared", consider describing the physical sensations of fear.

4. Clarity: The line "It seemed that no one cared" is a bit unclear. It might be helpful to specify who "no one" is and why they should care. This could add depth to the poem and make it more engaging.

5. Conclusion: The final reveal that the 'creature' was actually the narrator's 'little queen' celebrating Halloween is a nice twist. However, it might be more effective if there were some hints or foreshadowing earlier in the poem. This could make the reveal more satisfying for the reader.

6. Word Choice: Consider using more descriptive and varied language to make the poem more engaging. For example, instead of "I saw it from afar", consider using a more descriptive phrase like "I spotted it in the distance".

In conclusion, this poem has a solid foundation and a clear narrative. With some revisions to improve the rhythm, imagery, and language, it could be even more engaging and effective.

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A lighthearted take on this challenge! Surely enjoyable and the imagery was clear and appropriate. It sounds like your queen has quite the costume if she was able to frighten you! Good job!

~RoseBlack~

Thank you. A little light but a thought after seeing my great grand daughter in her
Halloween costume!

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Hello, Clentin,
An adorable and clever poem - fun to read! It sounds like you had a pretty "great" Halloween!
L

Thank you for reading and comments. I enjoy Halloween more now when I see it in the faces of my great grand children. My grand children are older and Halloween is gone, but the look on the newest set of kids is really fun.

Thanks

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I enjoyed this, it was fun to read and has a lymeric quality that the voice in my head loved to read. Ruby :) x

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

Thank you for reading and comments.
I appreciate it very much

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