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

In reviewing the poem "A Starlit Night," the following observations and suggestions are made:

1. The poem effectively uses imagery to convey the beauty and vastness of the night sky. The mention of specific celestial bodies and phenomena such as Orion, the dippers, a passing comet, a falling star, a satellite, a plane, galaxies of stars and planets, the sisters Gemini, and the Milky Way, adds depth and detail to the imagery.

2. The rhyme scheme (AABB) is consistent throughout the poem, which contributes to its rhythmic quality. However, the rhythm is disrupted in several places due to the varying number of syllables in each line. For instance, the line "The graceful arc of a passing comet" has 8 syllables, while the following line "Or a falling star might just fly bye" has 9 syllables. To improve the rhythm, consider revising the lines to have a consistent number of syllables.

3. The poem uses the phrase "to see" repetitively, which may detract from the overall impact of the poem. Consider using synonyms or rephrasing to avoid repetition.

4. The line "In a sky born a million light years past" seems to suggest that the sky was born a million light years ago. This could potentially confuse readers, as a light year is a unit of distance, not time. Consider revising this line for clarity.

5. The poem ends on a strong note with the line "The vast beauty of a starlit night," effectively summarizing the central theme of the poem. However, the preceding line "This magnificent canvas full of light," feels somewhat redundant, as it essentially conveys the same idea. Consider revising this line to add new information or insight.

In conclusion, "A Starlit Night" is a vivid and detailed depiction of the night sky, with a consistent rhyme scheme and a strong ending. To enhance its rhythm and impact, consider revising for syllable consistency, reducing repetition, clarifying potentially confusing lines, and avoiding redundancy.

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with the AI in the matter of rhythm, there could be some adjusting done.
The first stanza needs another two lines that express the vastness of space, without using [see].
I disagree with the statement about a light year being solely a matter of distance and not of time.
The speed of light is more often thought of as a constant. So it should always be the same distance traveled
over the same length of time. At any rate, I wanted you to know that, I got your idea;
maybe I'm not as easily confused as the AI seems to think, I might be.
Nicely done, but... ~ Geez.
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you have written a beautiful piece that is classy. it paints a picture of invitation to explore with the mind. it is obvious that you love nature, especially the nighttime. did you have a telescope when you were a youngster? I can imagine you outside, laying on your back immersed in the night sky and all its wonders. I admire your style and way with incorporating emotion with the visual! my favorite lines of your poem are:

So look with open eyes and see
This magnificent canvas full of light,
For nothing quite compares with
The vast beauty of a starlit night.

(you are probably a person who loves and is loved by animals... horses comes to mind.)

*hugs, Cat

*looking forward to reading more of your poetry