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

The poem presents a unique perspective on living with Type 1 diabetes, using the metaphor of "pricks" to represent the daily injections. The use of humor and personal experience adds a layer of relatability and understanding to the narrative.

However, the poem could benefit from a more consistent rhythm and rhyme scheme. Some lines are noticeably longer than others, disrupting the flow of the poem. For example, the second line of the third stanza is significantly longer than the rest of the lines in that stanza. The rhythm could be improved by breaking up longer lines or expanding shorter ones to match the general syllable count.

The rhyme scheme also varies throughout the poem. While the first two stanzas follow an AABB pattern, the third and fourth stanzas switch to an ABAB pattern. Consistency in the rhyme scheme would help the poem flow more smoothly and make it more pleasing to the ear.

The poem does a good job of conveying the speaker's experience and emotions, but it could benefit from more vivid and specific imagery. For example, instead of saying "I’ve got as wide as a fairground ride," the poem could describe the physical changes in more detail to create a stronger image in the reader's mind.

Lastly, the final stanza introduces a new idea - the misconception that people who inject medication are addicts. This is an important point, but it feels somewhat abrupt. The poem could introduce this idea earlier and explore it in more depth to make the conclusion more powerful.

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Hello, Ruby,
A lovely bit of fun, yes. But so much more! You have educated the reader with not only the correct technical process, but also your personal experience. All with a positive frame of mind and sense of humor. Good for you in being so open in helping others understand. You and this poem are gifts! So, I'm not seeing where the AI suggests that your rhyme pattern changes, do you?
Thank you!
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Almost like reading the script of a Carry on Film. Full of Double Entendres. Chuckle chuckle. Alex

diabetic, but only pricks her fingers when she is feeling particularly bad, to get a quick read on her blood sugar; but I know she doesn't like doing it. It must be a real pain in the finger! Okay, okay... As Mark says, I have never seen a poem dedicated to this subject and I'm sure that there are probably fewer that a couple in this whole world. Glad to have a piece written about it at last. LoL
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has pretty good control; she eats pretty much whatever she likes and as long as she takes her med, [whatever it is]
doesn't worry about it unless she feels bad. I respect that decision and it seems to work for her. I am impressed with the finesse you exhibit here. Nicely done, ~ Geezer.
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under fairly good control and have added some things back into my diet. I used to test a ridiculous amount of times a day but now only when I feel like I need it. Testing is definitely no fun especially when you type all day long. Another excellent write! Thank you for sharing your personal experience as well as providing education.

of V-8 juice! I eat plenty of veggies, so I don't really need it, but I enjoy it now and again. Especially with a double shot of vodka! LoL
~ Geez.
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