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Universal Language!

The sky displayed in azure blue
as I gaze into the heavens
searching for words which won't arrive
lacking the strength or leaven
to rise above this humble sphere
then take you by the hand
and lead you tenderly by and by
into the promised land
my spoken words are coarse, unstable
I find myself again unable
to describe the things that I feel inside
I want to run, I want to hide
but someday soon I hope to find
a way to gently express a tranquil mind
project my thoughts and simply unwind
that with your heart I might entwine

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

The poem "Universal Language!" captures the frustration of trying to communicate complex emotions and ideas through spoken language. The imagery of the sky in "azure blue" creates a sense of peace and serenity, but this is quickly contrasted with the speaker's inability to find the right words to express themselves. The repetition of "unable" in the second stanza emphasizes the speaker's struggle to communicate, and the use of rhyme adds a musical quality to the poem.

However, the poem could benefit from some tighter phrasing and a more consistent rhythm. For example, the line "to rise above this humble sphere" feels a bit clunky and could be edited to something like "to soar beyond this earthly plane." Additionally, some of the lines have too many syllables and disrupt the flow of the poem. For instance, "that with your heart I might entwine" could be simplified to "that our hearts might intertwine."

Overall, "Universal Language!" is a thoughtful and introspective poem, but some minor edits could help to enhance its musicality and clarity.

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You’re doing great. This one is really good rhythmically and I think it’s right on topic throughout.

Tim

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