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Locked In A Basement

Behind concrete walls,
entombed by damp wood and mold,
even though he loved her more,
than any master should.

He gauged her eyes one at a time,
replacing them with glass beads,
while she writhed in pain.
An unwilling compromise.

Stitched up lips, needle and thread.
His secret kept, as she silently wept,
Blood soaked tears ran down her face,
how she wished she was dead.

Mounting her head on a stick,
he fixed her hair with a sigh.
Such a shame how she bled.
As he dragged her lifeless torso to bed.

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

This poem is a vivid and disturbing exploration of a dark theme. It employs strong imagery and a consistent rhythm, which effectively contribute to the overall atmosphere. However, it may benefit from a more careful consideration of its potential impact on readers, as the explicit violence and horror could be distressing to some.

The poem's structure is consistent, with four-line stanzas throughout. This helps to create a steady rhythm, which is further reinforced by the rhyme scheme. The use of end rhymes in the second and fourth lines of each stanza contributes to the poem's musicality and flow.

In terms of imagery, the poem is very effective. The descriptions are graphic and detailed, creating a vivid and unsettling picture in the reader's mind. This is particularly evident in lines such as "He gauged her eyes one at a time, replacing them with glass beads," and "Stitched up lips, needle and thread."

However, the poem's content is extremely dark and violent. While it is clear that the poet is aiming to shock and disturb, it is important to consider the potential impact on readers. Some may find the explicit descriptions of violence and horror distressing or triggering. It may be worth considering whether the same effect could be achieved through less explicit means, or whether a content warning could be included.

The poem's language is generally effective, with a good balance of simple and complex vocabulary. However, there are a few instances where the choice of words could be improved. For example, the phrase "even though he loved her more, than any master should" is somewhat unclear. It might be more effective to clarify what is meant by "more than any master should."

Overall, this poem is a powerful and disturbing exploration of a dark theme. It is well-structured and employs strong imagery, but could benefit from a more careful consideration of its potential impact on readers.

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Oh! What an imagination! I dont think I would be able to write in sucha piece anytime soon.
The very vivid imagery all through left me stressed even few minutes after I've finished.
I think you excelled here.
(Not my cup of tea :) but I still thank you for sharing.

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Thank you for reading and the comment. I appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and am glad you enjoyed even though it isn't your favorite type of poem. Hope you are well.

~RoseBlack~

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this is positively gruesome... I Love it! you are a natural born story teller! each line is a building block in terror! my kind of entertainment!

ever, eddy and his cat

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Thank you! Even AI, liked the poem but was freaked out. I have had a bit of writers block these last several weeks but the title jumped out at me and this was born. Hope you and Steven are well.

~RoseBlack~

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Wow! Rose! You certainly have a way with writing about terror and horror! I liked it very much! Good job, scary
It surely woke me up!

So glad you enjoyed! I couldn't take a topic like that and not make it scary.

~RoseBlack~

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