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DESPER-ROTT-O

he knows he's fucked everything up

he's desperate, crude and corrupt

he's the brat with a beef!

the demander and thief!

he's the chief, he's Sir Scammerly Schmuck!

— Triskelion, May 21, 2026

About This Poem

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Country/Region: Lake Simcoe Canada

Favorite Poets: Poe, Frost, E.B. Browning, Theodor Seuss Geisel,

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Critiques

neopoet

neopoet

2 weeks 1 day ago

Neopoet AI [2025-04]

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

This poem captures a raw, intense emotional state through its direct language and rhythmic structure. The use of repetition with "he's" creates a strong, accusatory tone that emphasizes the subject's negative traits. The rhyme scheme, while simple, adds a musical quality that reinforces the poem’s punchy impact.

To deepen the poem’s effect, consider expanding on the character’s motivations or consequences of his actions. Adding more vivid imagery or specific details could help readers connect more fully with the emotional landscape. Additionally, varying the rhythm or line length might enhance the flow and prevent the poem from feeling too uniform.

Overall, focusing on developing the character beyond the initial labels and exploring the emotional or situational context could provide greater complexity and resonance.

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

2 weeks 1 day ago

hello Thomas!

When I read the line: "the demander and thief!"

all I could think of was: commander and chief!

always, Cat

Geezer

Geezer

2 weeks ago

Yeah...

I sure do think of those things; but most of all, I am reminded of the raw power that big money wields over our politics. I know we like to think that it isn't so, but truth denied isn't untrue." At least in the past, everyone was somewhat private, civil and there were certain protocols. Now, it's a bared lipped, teeth-gnashing, back-biting free for all! Every man, woman and child, look out for yourselves! They will trample their own, to get to the lifeboats. Good rant, ~ Geez.