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Poetry

Poetry is a game of skill, a graceful art
That uses words with which to weave its heart;
A craft to make the silent sing and start
A dialogue of beauty's innermost part.

The language of the Pen may take the stage,
To heartfelt tears or happy laughter bring;
To make us think, to laugh, or to engage
Our minds and souls in sweet, poetic ring.

The truth of words can make us stand in awe;
To show the beauty of an artist's hand;
To speak of all the wonders that we saw,
And of the love that we can barely stand.

The power of words to paint, to move, to heal,
Is why I love the craft of Poetry's wheel.
It allows a permanent source of imagination
That permits a road to self interpretation

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

The poem effectively uses a traditional sonnet form, adhering to a consistent rhyme scheme throughout. This gives the poem a rhythmic and melodic quality, which is pleasing to the reader. However, the poem could benefit from a more varied use of meter to avoid a monotonous rhythm.

The poem's theme, the power and beauty of poetry, is clearly conveyed. The use of metaphors such as "a game of skill", "a graceful art", and "craft of Poetry's wheel" effectively illustrate the complexities and nuances of writing poetry. However, the poem could delve deeper into these metaphors to create a more vivid and unique image of poetry.

The poem's language is generally clear and concise, but there are instances where the wording could be more precise. For example, the phrase "a dialogue of beauty's innermost part" is somewhat vague and could be clarified.

The poem's ending, which speaks to the personal significance of poetry for the speaker, effectively brings the poem full circle. However, the transition to this personal reflection could be smoother.

The poem could also benefit from a more varied use of poetic devices such as alliteration, assonance, and enjambment to create a more dynamic and engaging reading experience.

Lastly, the poem's title, "Poetry", is straightforward and clearly relates to the poem's content. However, a more unique or intriguing title could draw the reader in more effectively.

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