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Mistress in the Closet (by: eddy styx)

She is a perfumed breeze
swirling up to greet my seeking fingers,
in colors hues of soft pastels.

Pleasing to my senses,
her hypnotic scent lingers
silently permeating the air I breathe.

Although she is my captive,
somehow she bewitches me into believing
that I am her reason for breathing.

Witnessing her every movement,
I am absolutely lost by conceiving
daydreams constant and forever.

Scarlet rose petals at her feet
seem to worship her as a Goddess of light,
instead she is a student of mind-bending arts.

Her loving facade soon melts away
under the moons pale glow through skies of night,
the tryst we have invoked is a sham!

I feel it in nerve endings,
Electric shock through artery and vein
These truths come to me hard and sharp...

She is not my muse, reaching through time,
but a Demonness straight from Hell
sent to tempt and demoralize a fallen man!

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this poem is written by eddy styx, my evil alter ego who writes dark poetry.
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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "Mistress in the Closet" demonstrates a strong command of imagery and metaphor, which are effectively used to create a vivid portrayal of the central character. The transition from the initial perception of the 'Mistress' as a perfumed breeze to the final revelation of her as a 'Demonness straight from Hell' is well-executed, providing a satisfying narrative arc.

However, the poem could benefit from a more careful use of language and rhythm. Some lines, such as 'I thought I have her as captive' and 'daydreams constant and forever', seem to disrupt the flow of the poem due to their awkward phrasing. It is suggested to revise these lines for smoother readability.

Additionally, the poem might benefit from a deeper exploration of the speaker's emotional journey. While the speaker's infatuation and subsequent disillusionment are clear, the poem could provide more insight into the speaker's feelings and reactions to these changes. This could add an additional layer of complexity and emotional depth to the poem.

Lastly, the poem's conclusion might be considered somewhat abrupt. The transition from the speaker's realization of the 'Mistress' true nature to the final line could be more gradual, allowing the reader to fully appreciate the impact of this revelation. This could be achieved by adding more lines or stanzas to build up to the final revelation.

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Just wreaks of forbidden, toxic love and how we believe someone until their mask falls off. I love the intensity. Great job.

~RoseBlack~

Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it!

thanks, eddy styx
*hugs, Cat

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This was really good Cat. My favourite lines:
somehow she bewitches me into believing
that I am her reason for breathing.
I love the way these two rhyme and your alliteration is especially effective here.
Great job, Ruby :) xx

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

I really appreciate when a reader tells me what they liked about the work. (also what they did not like, lol!) I thank you for your responses, always! I respect your opinions.

thanks, eddy styx and Cat

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My pleasure xx

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

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