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

The poem "Engendered Gender" presents a perspective on gender identity that is confrontational and defensive. The speaker begins by declaring that they don't hate anyone for their gender identity, but quickly sets a boundary around sexual advances. The poem then moves into a discussion of bathroom use and ends with a flippant reference to the convenience of peeing standing up.

While the poem may be attempting to address important issues around gender identity and respect, it ultimately falls short due to its aggressive tone and lack of nuance. The speaker's insistence on physical violence as a means of defense is troubling and reinforces harmful stereotypes about gender and aggression. Additionally, the poem seems to view gender identity solely through the lens of physical characteristics, ignoring the emotional and psychological aspects of gender identity.

One suggested line edit would be to remove the line "he taught me to punch real hard" as it reinforces harmful gender stereotypes and detracts from the poem's message about respect and understanding. Overall, "Engendered Gender" misses the mark in its attempt to address complex issues around gender identity and would benefit from a more thoughtful and nuanced approach.

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Dear Geezer,
Your poem is well written and concise, clear in its meaning - if its meaning was to show the reaction and the perception the protagonist experiences while in the bathroom with a transgender. If I understand that to be the meaning, I can only tell you how it makes me feel. It adds to the great sadness I feel as our trans community undergoes many struggles and discrimination. I will agree with you that this is a reality that will become more in focus as time goes on. What is so terribly sad is that the protagonist associates the trans individual with perverse sexual activity, demeans them by "make sure to wash your hands and keep them to yourself", "good at make-up", "dressing the part." On and on, these perceptions spread fear and misinformation about transgenders. There is so much more to being male or female than our biological bodies - and the threat of perverse sex is such a harsh insult. The protagonist here seems led by fear and ignorance in a confined bathroom space - understood. A reality and an issue, and a need for conversation. But the message of the poem conveys our greatest challenge - to not judge or act out of fear.
L