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

The poem "Close to the Edge" presents a narrative of introspection and self-discovery, using the metaphor of standing on an edge to represent a moment of existential crisis or transformation. The poem's structure is generally consistent, with a clear rhythm and rhyme scheme that aids in its readability.

However, there are a few areas where the poem could be improved. Firstly, the use of abstract concepts such as "truth", "insanity", and "personal history" could benefit from more concrete imagery or examples to ground these ideas and make them more relatable to the reader.

Secondly, the poem could benefit from a more consistent use of punctuation. There are several lines that end without any punctuation, which can disrupt the flow of the poem and make it more difficult to understand the intended pauses and emphasis.

Lastly, the final line "And whisper a prayer, That never, no never!" is somewhat ambiguous. It's unclear what the speaker is praying will never happen. Providing more context or clarification here could strengthen the poem's conclusion.

Overall, the poem's exploration of introspection and the human condition is compelling, but could be enhanced with more concrete imagery, consistent punctuation, and a clearer conclusion.

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Hello, Leslie,
It feels like your poem may contain more personal meaning for you, so I may be well off the mark, but it has stirred these thoughts for me: we've all had times when we've had to face the truth - mostly in our own values and virtues. I know there have been moments when I have felt "pushed to the edge", especially if the truth was a major life changing event or involved relationships that were no longer positive. Nature takes its course. I'll be back to read after your response.
Thank you,
L

significance of that last line. I think that it must be obvious to the average reader, that the AI does not have the advantage of emotion, and therefore often misses things that most people pick up on. The ending of a sentence does not necessarily have to have punctuation if you make it clear that the line has ended. Especially when the beginning of all lines start capitalized. The only time I use punctuation in poetry, is when I need a pause in the middle of a line, or the line indicates, surprise or asks a question, then an exclamation or question mark. I would have liked to see a bit more consistency in the meter toward the end. ~ Geez.
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