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My Poem of Protest

Can we learn anything about our human fate,
As Luddites and Saboteurs will we fight our corner?
The hottest temperatures reached, now too late,
We can’t allow the earth to grow any warmer.

Shall we battle the machine with a wooden clog?
Or rage against this rule of deadly damage.
Can we remove the wool binding eyes in fog?
We build equality, not commercial advantage.

In communities where vegetables are used as trade,
What’s grown in earth is swapped with a neighbour.
And people would belong to what they made,
We shouldn’t be oppressed for human labour.

Our bodies broken by corporate machine,
But nature’s beauty attacked within her garden.
Until we change our course, we can’t be green,
And the haze will suffocate us with carbon.

Did no one on the Titanic shout iceberg,
Or did they ignore it as humanity requires?
In the same way, media rebukes Greta Thunberg,
When she speaks truth to climate change deniers.

If my vision is unrealistic, it represents opportunity,
For change to be effective we must take action as it counts.
Because if we sit back and don’t unite as community,
Business consumes us daily in greater amounts.

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

The poem titled "A Poem of Protest" effectively uses the Luddite metaphor to express concerns about environmental degradation and corporate greed. The poem's structure is consistent, which aids in the delivery of its message. However, there are areas that could be improved for clarity and impact.

1. Rhyme and Rhythm: The poem seems to follow an ABAB rhyme scheme in the first two stanzas but deviates in the subsequent ones. Consistency in rhyme scheme can enhance the musicality of the poem and make it more engaging. Additionally, the rhythm of the poem is somewhat uneven due to the varying lengths of lines. Maintaining a consistent meter could improve the flow and readability of the poem.

2. Grammar and Punctuation: There are a few grammatical errors and punctuation inconsistencies that disrupt the flow of the poem. For example, in the line "And if we needed more the, land rewards our labours," the comma placement seems incorrect.

3. Clarity of Message: The poem's message could be made clearer with more specific imagery and examples. The reference to Greta Thunberg and the Titanic are effective, but more such instances could strengthen the poem's argument and make it more relatable to the reader.

4. Final Stanza: The last line of the poem seems to be incomplete or unclear. It might be beneficial to rephrase this line to ensure that the poem's conclusion is as strong and impactful as its beginning.

5. Use of Language: The poem uses a relatively simple language, which makes it accessible. However, the use of more poetic devices such as metaphors, similes, and alliteration could enhance the poem's aesthetic appeal.

Overall, the poem presents a compelling argument and effectively uses the Luddite metaphor to critique modern society's environmental and economic practices. With some refinement in terms of structure, grammar, clarity, and language use, it could be even more impactful.

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this is an incredibly well thought out piece which asks the reader to think about all the changes we have been subjected to by big bushiness foul breath of greed. your poem appeals to me because I have always resisted change as a whole. I do favor change in personal growth and learning. thanks for this.

*love, Cat

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Thank you Cat, I was experimenting again ha ha. We'll see how it goes, I'm still not so sure about this one but at least I finished it for now. Which is not what I did with the one before, making bread using the 12 step AA plan. Ruby :)

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turned out very well, I think!

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an orator of some skill, trying this one on for size. Of course, it might need a little bit of adjustment for the speaker, but...
I see where your strengths lie and would like to see you stretch out and use your great vocabulary to paint your pictures with simpler, but more compact lines. The way to build a rhythm and meter that moves smoothly, is to make the words count for you. Sometimes, when a line is short or long a syllable, it doesn't matter, because the word fits so snugly where it belongs.
I like where you are, now let's see what you got. ~ Geez.
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Hi Geezer, thank you so much.
I love the way you give me a kick up the arse, and say something without insulting me but question me so I take a long hard look at what I've written and rethink every word of it.

I've added a few more pictures I hope, and used the words in a less complicated manner.

Have I given you what I've got? I could add more but I think it may be enough. I will wait your opinion.
Much appreciated, Ruby :) xx

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I like what you have done here. You are always up for a challenge, and I think you've got this one down. How about a funny, light-hearted kind of piece? ~ Geez.
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I've answered your challenge with my latest poem, Piggly Lane. Ruby :)

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Hey Geezer, thank you for the challenge, yes I'm up for it,but I don't know how long it will take me to get there. I'll start tomorrow, I'll try to be funny and light hearted but you know, stuff happens. Ruby :)

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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stuff happens. I try to take a little annoyance or bit of trouble and think about what could be funny about it. Kind of like my tale of "Monster Play", it's a true story of a winter storm and a couple of my next-door neighbors. [It wasn't the whole street], I can still feel my wet, frozen slippers, the hot cup of coffee, and the victory over the monster plow and its crew! ~ Geez.
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Hi, Ruby,
Well said, throughout. Very well said.
I've never suggested in another poet's comment section to read any of my poems, so please forgive me now, but I wrote a poem titled "Ring, New Year Bells." I tend to get overwhelmed and dark when I think about the state of our beautiful earth, especially as we are passing her along to innocent generations to come. We can only have Hope!
Peace!
L

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