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SATAN WANTS TO TEASE

The golden fork of electricity cracked the air,
the sky was carrion black. It angered with
every force every snap like a wild cat strike

Electric whip from Satan keeping all folks
Obeying. His toungue warning, playing and
teasing .The banshee screaming winds

Vibrating the crys the screaming
lost Souls no were to go. The dark pagan
trees swaying, then breaking at the knees

another worthless creation playing with
lives from above the abode of the saints

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

The poem "Satan Wants to Tease" exhibits a strong use of vivid and evocative imagery, which is commendable. The use of metaphors such as "golden fork of lightening", "sky was carrion black", and "electric whip from Satan" effectively convey a sense of foreboding and menace. The poem also employs personification to good effect, attributing human qualities to non-human entities like the sky and the wind.

However, there are areas where the poem could be improved. The structure and punctuation of the poem could be more consistent. For instance, the use of line breaks seems arbitrary and doesn't always contribute to the poem's rhythm or pacing. Additionally, there are several typographical errors ("toungue", "were" instead of "where", "braking" instead of "breaking") that disrupt the flow of the poem and could be corrected.

The poem could also benefit from a clearer narrative or thematic progression. While the imagery is striking, it's not always clear how the different elements of the poem connect to each other or contribute to a coherent overall message or theme. The transition from the natural elements in the first half of the poem to the "old farmers pick up Truck" in the last line is particularly abrupt and could be smoothed out.

Finally, the poem could delve deeper into its exploration of its central metaphor of Satan as a force of nature. This is a compelling concept, but the poem doesn't fully develop it or explore its implications. Providing more context or elaboration on this idea could make the poem more engaging and thought-provoking.

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