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If you come back to me

If you come back to me
You will make my day
Worth
my life is nothing without you
I need somebody
That can cheer me up
When I am feeling down
In the dumps
You say I should smile more often
Because I have a beautiful smile
Yes smile is the best medicine there is
You say I am too serious
Maybe you are right

— poetaldo, May 03, 2026

About This Poem

Last Few Words: That is a new poem Written by Aldo Kraas

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

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: Ontario

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, Patrick Friesen, Michael ondatje

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

This poem explores longing and emotional vulnerability through direct address. The speaker’s desire for the addressee’s return is clear, and the poem’s conversational tone creates intimacy. The use of everyday language (“feeling down / In the dumps,” “smile is the best medicine”) grounds the poem in familiar expressions, which can be relatable but may also risk cliché. The line breaks are irregular, sometimes splitting phrases in ways that do not add emphasis or new meaning (“Worth / my life is nothing without you”), which can disrupt the poem’s flow. Consider experimenting with lineation to create stronger rhythms or highlight key emotions. The poem could benefit from more specific imagery or concrete details to distinguish the speaker’s experience and deepen the emotional impact. Exploring unique metaphors or sensory descriptions might help move the poem beyond general statements and make the longing more vivid.

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