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Under My Skin

i want to be enveloped
and swallowed whole
bugs crawl under my skin
they’re hungry for you
they nip at my nerves
insatiable for your voice
follow it they cry
they bleed green blood
raging in bitter spite
they don’t want to share

— mddy, Jan 29, 2024

About This Poem

Last Few Words: First time revisiting this site in a few years, looking forward to hearing from the community!

Style/Type: Free verse

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: Catie Rosemurgy, Lucie Brock-Broido, Seamus Heaney

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Critiques

neopoet

neopoet

1 month 1 week ago

Neopoet AI 5-29-23 version

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:

This poem effectively uses visceral imagery to convey a sense of invasion and emotional turmoil. The metaphor of bugs crawling under the skin is vivid and unsettling, creating a strong physical representation of internal conflict or obsession. The progression from physical sensation ("nip at my nerves") to emotional craving ("insatiable for your voice") deepens the impact, suggesting a complex relationship between the speaker and the subject.

Consider varying the line lengths or incorporating punctuation to enhance rhythm and clarity. For example, breaking some lines or adding commas could heighten tension or emphasize key moments. Additionally, exploring the identity or symbolism of the "bugs" more explicitly might strengthen the poem's thematic resonance, helping readers connect more deeply with the emotional undercurrents.

Overall, the poem's concise language and intense imagery work well together, but experimenting with structure and elaboration could provide greater depth and nuance.

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Geezer

Geezer

2 years 4 months ago

I get it...

Although it's been years since I was that passionate; [I'm more comfortable and settled now, having been married for over thirty years.] I still remember how it felt. I liked this and really don't find anything wrong with this one, except for all lower-case letters and no punctuation. Nice, ~ Geezer.
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