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Handful of Wimmin

Verse 1:

Does anyone out there understand, how we feel
Does anyone out there understand, that we are real
Does anyone out there know, what it’s like to be locked in
Can anyone out there tell us, where we begin.
Try to understand, that we need a hand
Cause we are the minority, in this great land.

Chorus:

Just a handful of women locked away,
Just a handful of emotions gone astray,
Just a handful of women locked away.

Verse 2:

Yeah, we all knew right from wrong,
Now because of mistakes our freedom is gone.
One day we’ll get the chance to live our lives again
To make right out of what was wrong,
And learn to make amends.

Chorus:

Just a handful of women locked away,
Just a handful of emotions gone astray,
Just a handful of women locked away.

Verse 3:

You on the outside looking in, tell me what you see,
Cause us on the inside know what it’s like, not to be free.

Chorus:

Just a handful of women locked away,
Just a handful of emotions gone astray,
Just a handful of women locked away.

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

The poem "Handful of Wimmin" effectively communicates the plight of a marginalized group, using a repetitive chorus to reinforce the central theme. However, the system suggests considering the following points for improvement:

1. Imagery: The poem could benefit from more descriptive language or metaphors to create a more vivid picture of the experiences and emotions being described. For instance, the phrase "handful of emotions gone astray" could be expanded upon to better convey what these emotions are and how they have "gone astray".

2. Structure: The poem follows a consistent structure with verses and a repeating chorus, which helps to emphasize the main message. However, the transition between verses could be smoother. The jump from "Cause we are the minority, in this great land" to "Yeah, we all knew right from wrong" is a bit abrupt and could benefit from a more seamless transition.

3. Rhyme and Rhythm: The poem has a clear rhyme scheme, which helps to create a rhythm. However, some lines seem to disrupt this rhythm due to their length or syllable count. For instance, "Cause us on the inside know what it’s like, not to be free" is longer than most other lines and disrupts the rhythm. Consider revising such lines to maintain a consistent rhythm throughout the poem.

4. Clarity: While the poem's theme is clear, the specific circumstances or experiences of the "handful of women" could be more clearly defined. This could help the reader to better empathize with their situation.

5. Language: The poem uses simple, straightforward language, which makes it accessible to a wide audience. However, the use of more varied vocabulary could help to enrich the poem and make it more engaging.

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Another strong message. We all have our mistakes. Everyone should have a second chance.
You've that message expressed really well.
The chorus repetitive lines work well to emphasize the messages meant to be delivered.
Really enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing.

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Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment. :)

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