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Knuckle head

What can I do, what can I say
it wouldn't matter anyway.
He lives in a little rundown shack
and knuckle head, he loves to yack!
A continuous fountain of B.S.
spews from his mouth.
He could have it good
have a beautiful life,
but instead he sits by the tube
curses and shouts.
His house is trashed
hasn't mowed his lawn in months.
Has very few friends,
ten years ago his family moved out.
But deep in his core
he's a really nice guy.
He's humble and patient
really, one of a kind.
If he only could get
out of this mental bind
maybe then he could see
what he's leaving behind.

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One of life's lonely tragedies. He is a good friend of mine, but frustrating as hell. In the end, I only wish him well.
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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "Knuckle head" presents a vivid character sketch of an individual who, despite his flaws, is depicted as fundamentally good. The poem's strength lies in its detailed descriptions and the use of colloquial language, which adds authenticity to the character portrayal.

However, the poem could benefit from a more consistent rhythm and rhyme scheme. The current structure appears somewhat irregular, which can disrupt the flow for the reader. For example, the second and fourth lines of the first stanza rhyme ("say" and "yack"), but this pattern is not consistently followed in the subsequent stanzas.

The poem also seems to shift in tone midway, from a more critical perspective to a sympathetic one. While this could be an intentional choice to reflect the complexity of the character, it might be worth exploring ways to make this transition smoother or more gradual to avoid confusing the reader.

Lastly, the poem could delve deeper into the character's backstory or motivations. While the poem provides a clear picture of the character's current situation, it doesn't offer much insight into why he behaves the way he does, or why he finds himself in this "mental bind". Providing more context could make the character more relatable and engaging for the reader.

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I loved this piece

Koki

Thanks for reading this it was fun to write.

Life is not tragedy although sometimes painful. Experience yields its bittersweet fruit!

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Maybe our protagonist needs the mental bind

Then he feels real

Koki

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