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May 27, 2026
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voices
The voice of regret
competes with
the voice of longing
drowning out even
wrath and grief
— crypticbard, May 27, 2026
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Style/Type: Free verse
Editing Stage: Not actively editing
Critiques
neopoet
1 week 2 days ago
Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem effectively captures an internal emotional struggle by personifying different "voices" within the speaker. The contrast between regret, longing, wrath, and grief creates a layered emotional landscape that invites reflection.
Consider exploring the following to deepen the impact:
1. **Imagery and Sensory Detail:** The poem currently relies on abstract concepts (voices, emotions). Introducing concrete images or sensory details could make the emotional conflict more vivid and relatable.
2. **Rhythm and Line Breaks:** The line breaks contribute to a fragmented, almost hesitant rhythm, which suits the theme. Experimenting with enjambment or varying line lengths might enhance the tension between competing emotions.
3. **Expansion or Context:** The poem is concise, which lends it a stark quality. If desired, expanding to include what triggers these voices or how the speaker responds could provide additional emotional depth.
4. **Word Choice:** The phrase "drowning out even wrath and grief" suggests that regret and longing overpower other emotions. Clarifying or emphasizing why these two voices dominate could sharpen the poem’s emotional focus.
Overall, the poem presents a compelling emotional conflict in a succinct form. Further development could enhance its resonance and clarity.
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Geezer
1 week 2 days ago
Hiya Freddie...
Too bad we can't get them all on the same page just for once, I'll bet they would make a Hell of a quartet and write the most beautiful song ever.
I like the expressed emotion with minimalistic effort; simple and not so long-winded as the Geez.
Frederick Kesner
1 week 1 day ago
Brevity is home
Reminiscent of adolescent monosyllabic responses and grunts 🤣🙏🏻🕊️for the most part still an economical choice method of communicating 🙏🏻🕊️