Join the Neopoet online poetry workshop and community to improve as a writer, meet fellow poets, and showcase your work. Sign up, submit your poetry, and get started.

The woosel cock so black of hue

Swartley fosters by the same
granted coloration impossible mission
to shuck off and figuratively wash hands with
unlike a more clear cut matter as a quitclaim
evinced courtesy abracadabra
and "poof" the quandary resolved
obvious if one owns the name
Jagger, or Shakespeare
most renowned english musician
and author respectively -
the latter ofttimes quoted
a rose by any other name....
attributed to William Shakespeare
sho wrote the line
"a rose by any other name
would smell as sweet"
in his play Romeo and Juliet,
which famous line is spoken by Juliet
as she laments the name
of her beloved, Romeo,
suggesting that his name
does not change his true nature
and dipping into the wealthy annals of
aforementioned British playwright
much ado about nothing -
sorry - this intro quite lame,
and eventually...all's well
that ends well sans this
about the rules of gerald's game
of thrones - comprises the existence
of one un-named yahoo
which  word "yahoo" avails two main origins:
a literary one
from Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels,
where it describes
a brutish humanoid creature,
and a backronym created
for the tech company Yahoo!
which stands for
"Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle",
tech company founders
also liked the original meaning of the word,
which was a derogatory term for a crude person.

Now would be as good a time as any
(authored courtesy playwright Peter Gill)
cuz yours truly wishes
to pledge allegiance n fealty
within parameters of cyberspace
cuz kinship I do aim.
Wow - I kin only imagine dragons drooling
per what moost be
your unique facial feature
sought after by paparazzi
equating u2 as a sensitive preacher
which makes u vary spay shul -
special - friend, lover or...teacher.
Fear not unknown netizen,
n pardon ma absurd
your plaintive call heard
4 burdens 2 jettison
coldplay like n angry twittering bird
echoing a metallica sound heard
an evanescence of beauty -
subsequently the following
written by this aging nerd
froom my noggin
each n every nine inch nail size word.

Any flinty stones figuratively
rolling inside your mind
haphazardly ricocheting
from axon to neuron
subsequently inducing inxs of chaos
enveloping the means to enjoy
the sacred moments treasured
within the reliquary
of that ever so fragile cerebral dome
and on that byte surfs me,
a generic guy go zzz
flitting 2 n fro hither n yon viz
my microscopic wing span
in search of whose friendship I can offer,
thus herewith meanders this binary, a bit wan
being bitta bing bitta bang
non supernova star provided location to scan
for from the other end of the earth lan
(weighed with ire -
that rocks moi precariously
upon the precipice
of kat stevens man do) I ran
here comes the sun,
your chased, Cher full
sunny (bono fide)
super duper man
to provide aid
panting damsel in distress
no matter if out of breath
and pants like a whirring fan
and self propelled from...flatulence
from consuming whey to much bran.

Well, I (with Forrest Gump
by my side) can attest
life haint no box
of heart shaped chalk a lits
for the snapping jaws
of zee bill collectors
2 tit a late each breast
this bloke doth wreck in newt
to be one of the human species best
buys to hire, a modest fellow
who does not thump
his Harris genetic chest
like an alpinist who scaled
da bosom o mount everest
enjoying the breathtaking
view as a visual fest
with a mild manner demeanor
as like some guest
a light hearted genteel friendly dude,
one who doth like to jest
lest
age inappropriate actions
gets this opportunity messed
up in order to support
dependents in this nest
with me hen pecking spouse
id est argh quite thee pest
though now back on track
sans per moi income quest
in order to put msn
(miss in) mailer daemons
in the mind of this live, earth-linked cool
hotmail yahoo at rest
this according to sir isaac newton
when object least stressed
so all i ask, would be
2 give this average sized chapped sticky man
an eel lick trick kool aid acid battery test
even if that requires me to get undressed
for my helping hands
of average size worthy to in vest
where the cradle of democracy
id est Philadelphia
Pennsylvania skyline
due moderately south east
approximately forty miles as the crow flies
does half heartedly would even
consider or pursue
part-time job with aplomb
and a peeling banana like zest.

The above from a loner,
who enjoys a tasty kumquat,
who (many years ago) frequent experienced
social anxiety with an abdominal knot
re: this twiddle his green thumbs
oof a harris tweed
butta, non raincoat wearing scott
lives in or on xyz lane
where the construction
shoddy as dung key kong
whereby foundation starting to rot
so lettuce go fur zee gusto
while I yam still able to trot
now, your noggin
probably thoroughly mixed up
and in your mind and even out loud,
ja utter more'n
(fill in moost colorful
expletive string) what!

from: matthew scott harris of -
which name appears in sepulchral hymn
a real card - born countless years
after the brothers grimm
who (little known secret
liven within Lower Merion, Pennsylvania -
situated along the invisible
Stratford on Avon brim
of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania -
united states oof america
where main liners far from proper n prim
ye kin only text if interest
more bright than dim.

Postscript: how doth thee fair -
perhaps cupid slung
ye with another beau
oh well...unknown Juliet -
perhaps awaiting her Romeo
with or without yar king lear
in oz with dorothy and toto.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: i - ahem - felt a bit cocky about posting this poem.

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

Region, Country: PA, USA

Favorite Poets: Robert Burns, Charles Dickens, Robert Frost, Matthew Scott Harris, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Sylvia Plath, Gary Snyder, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman

More from this author

Comments

neopoet

neopoet

6 months ago

Neopoet AI [2025-04]

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

This poem embarks on an ambitious journey through literary allusions, pop culture references, and personal musings, creating a sprawling tapestry of thoughts and images. The stream-of-consciousness style lends an intimate, conversational tone, though it also challenges the reader to navigate its dense and sometimes erratic flow.

Strengths to consider: - The interweaving of Shakespearean motifs with modern cultural icons (e.g., Jagger, Coldplay, Metallica) creates a playful dialogue between past and present. - The use of phonetic spellings and informal diction ("ma absurd," "u2 as a sensitive preacher," "id est argh quite thee pest") adds a distinctive voice that feels colloquial and idiosyncratic. - The poem’s willingness to embrace imperfection and vulnerability, especially in lines reflecting social anxiety and personal identity, grounds the piece emotionally.

Areas for development: 1. **Structural coherence:** The poem’s sprawling nature can make it difficult to discern a central thematic thread. Consider organizing the poem into clearer sections or stanzas that each explore a focused idea or image. This will help readers follow the progression of thought and feel more anchored.

2. **Punctuation and line breaks:** The poem’s minimal punctuation and irregular line breaks sometimes obscure meaning and rhythm. Strategic use of punctuation could clarify relationships between ideas and enhance the musicality of the lines. For example, breaking longer sentences into shorter, more digestible lines can improve pacing and emphasis.

3. **Consistency in tone and register:** The poem shifts between elevated literary references and casual slang, which can be effective but occasionally feels jarring. Reflect on how these shifts serve the poem’s overall voice and whether smoothing transitions might create a more cohesive reading experience.

4. **Clarify allusions and metaphors:** Some references (e.g., “gerald’s game of thrones,” “kat stevens man do,” “eel lick trick kool aid acid battery test”) are opaque or ambiguous. Providing subtle contextual clues or rephrasing could help readers engage more fully without losing the poem’s playful complexity.

5. **Economy of language:** The poem’s length and density sometimes dilute its impact. Consider trimming repetitive or tangential passages to sharpen focus and intensify emotional resonance.

In summary, this poem’s rich intertextuality and candid voice offer a fertile ground for exploration. Greater structural clarity and refined language choices could enhance its accessibility and expressive power, inviting readers more fully into its multifaceted world.

Please send feedback about Neo (our AI critique system) to neopoet.com/contact