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Refocus

When you feel you're going crazy,
And the world is really bad.
Hearing the words " you are mental",
Leaves you feeling very sad.

On days when everything's a struggle,
And nothing goes your way.
If only there was a reverse button,
To take these woes away.

When future looks so grim for many,
I feel Ike I can't moan.
And in a world of greed aplenty,
I know I am not alone.

At times when sorrow sees me question,
The meaning of it all.
I turn my eyes, and ears ,instead,
Towards my master"s righteous call.

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The poem "Refocus" effectively conveys a sense of inner turmoil and the desire for solace in the face of external challenges. The use of rhyme and rhythm creates a cohesive flow throughout the poem. However, there are some areas where the poem could be strengthened.

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Yeah, the world can be a bugger place.
I think you have gotten a good start to writing a great piece.
You can smooth this one out with just a few thoughts about streamlining a couple of lines.

I think you would do better to use the word [And] instead of Yet.

Hear the words that "You are mental"

It leaves you feeling sad.

On days everything's a struggle
and nothing goes your way
If there was a button for reverse
to take these woes away.

There's grim future for so many
I feel like I can't moan
Yet, in a world of greed aplenty
I know I'm not alone

At times when sorrow sees me question
The meaning of it all,
I turn my eyes and ears instead,
towards my master's call.

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