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Grasshopper, grasshopper!

Grasshopper, grasshopper
Bug eyed fiend.
Green and herbivorous
out on a limb.
Your days are numbered,
although you don’t know.
They’ll bag you with round-up
a rake or a hoe!
Out after midnight
with the moon in your eyes.
Do you ever sleep
Is it still time to dine?
Watch out for the mower
the weed wacker and such.
You’ll end up in pieces
And lose your lunch!

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

The poem "Grasshopper, grasshopper!" employs a playful tone to depict the life of a grasshopper, using a mix of humor and danger. The use of direct address to the grasshopper creates a sense of intimacy, while the descriptions of the dangers the grasshopper faces add a layer of tension.

However, the poem could benefit from more consistent use of rhythm and rhyme. The rhythm is somewhat irregular, which can disrupt the flow of the poem. Consider revising to create a more consistent meter. For example, the line "Green and herbivorous" is shorter and has a different rhythm than the surrounding lines.

The rhyme scheme is also inconsistent. The poem begins with an AABB rhyme scheme, but then switches to ABCB in the third stanza, and then to ABCC in the final stanza. A consistent rhyme scheme could help to unify the poem and make it more engaging to read.

The poem's language is generally clear and accessible, but there are a few lines that could be clarified. For example, "Is it still time to dine?" is a bit unclear - it might be more effective to directly state that the grasshopper is eating.

Finally, the poem's theme could be developed more fully. The poem provides a vivid depiction of the grasshopper's life, but it doesn't delve into the implications of this life. What does the grasshopper's existence say about nature, survival, or the human world? Exploring these questions could add depth to the poem.

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I bet you had loads of fun writing this poem. I chuckled to the last line. Poor grasshopper, danger abounds! very well done!

*hugs, Cat

p.s.
Jackson Browne is also a favorite of mine. I love his song "Rosie" on the "Running On Empty" album

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It is a bit grotessque

The power of our language can and will change the world.
Successively until our languages become one!

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It made me smile, so, it worked.

Obi.

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