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Prayer Works

I wanted to help
But found it so difficult
To watch her be sad

My heart is broken
Feeling powerless to help
Prayer was the answer

I prayed very hard
Placing my hope in my God
To remove her pain

Little by little
She began to show progress
Frowns no longer showed

She projects more love
Showing us that prayers do work
She now laughs and smiles

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

This poem, "My Lost Girl", is a series of Haikus, a form of Japanese poetry, typically evoking images of the natural world. This poem, however, takes a more personal approach, focusing on the speaker's emotional journey.

The poem effectively uses the Haiku structure to convey a narrative, which is not a common use of the form. This is an interesting approach that could be further developed.

The poem's theme of prayer and faith is clear and consistent throughout the piece. The speaker's feelings of powerlessness and their turn to prayer are effectively conveyed in the first three stanzas.

The transition in the fourth and fifth stanzas, where the speaker observes progress and a positive change, could be made more explicit. The phrase "Curbing her actions" is somewhat vague and could be clarified to more effectively convey the change that has occurred.

The last line "Causing us to smile" could be more specific. It might be more impactful to describe a specific action or moment that caused the smile, rather than leaving it general.

The use of language is simple and straightforward, which fits the Haiku form. However, the poem could benefit from more vivid and sensory language to create a stronger emotional impact.

Lastly, the title "My Lost Girl" could be reconsidered. It suggests a narrative about loss, but the poem is more about a journey of healing and faith. A title that more accurately reflects this could enhance the overall impact of the poem.

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