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Sep 12, 2025
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The Chords of her Existence
Fair maiden, mother, dearest wife,
Who carefully plucked the chords of life.
Gliding and dancing, not skipping a beat,
No rhythm too great to admit defeat.
Even as jungle drums came her way,
No strings were broken, nor did they stray.
Instead as a concert, that's well rehearsed,
Her actions were like the sweetest verse.
Even a crashing cymbal couldn't scare,
Wouldn't stop her, wouldn't dare.
Instead as a nightingale sings her song,
Melodically speaking, of a life that's strong.
The drums avoided, the cymbals ignored,
A rhythm disrupted, is now restored.
Her melody that demands no reward,
For she's already searching, for her next chord.
About This Poem
Style/Type: Structured: Western
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neopoet
2 weeks 1 day ago
Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem employs an extended musical metaphor to depict the resilience and grace of a woman navigating life's challenges. The central image of "plucking the chords of life" effectively conveys a sense of intentionality and harmony in her actions.
Strengths: - The consistent use of musical imagery—chords, drums, cymbals, nightingale—creates a cohesive thematic framework. - The poem maintains a steady rhythm and rhyme scheme, which complements the musical theme and supports the portrayal of a life lived with balance. - The progression from external challenges ("jungle drums," "crashing cymbal") to restoration and forward movement is clear and well-structured.
Areas for improvement: - Some phrases, such as "No rhythm too great to admit defeat," could be clarified for smoother reading; the double negative may momentarily confuse the reader. - The metaphor could be deepened by incorporating more varied musical elements or exploring the emotional nuances behind the "chords" and "melody" to add complexity. - The poem tends toward a traditional and somewhat predictable rhyme scheme; experimenting with varied meter or stanza forms might enhance its impact and freshness. - Consider revising lines like "Her melody that demands no reward" to show rather than tell the subject's qualities, allowing readers to infer her strength through vivid imagery or specific examples.
Overall, the poem succeeds in portraying a strong, composed figure through musical metaphor but could benefit from more nuanced language and inventive structural choices to elevate its emotional resonance.
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Geezer
1 week 6 days ago
Chords...
The ABCD rhyme scheme works perfectly here;
I think a couple of lines might be readjusted for better flow, but overall, I liked this one.
No rhythm too great, [admitting] defeat.
Her actions like the sweetest of verse.
She's already searching, for her next chord.
I think that this stanza is kind of awkward and could be could be omitted without
harming the balance of the work.
Even a crashing cymbal couldn't scare,
Wouldn't stop her, wouldn't dare.
Instead as a nightingale sings her song,
Melodically speaking, of a life that's strong.
All said and done, a good piece, and kind of reminds me of my mother. ~ Geez.
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