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Wandering Wallet

One fine bright day at the Summer fair
enjoying the sweetness of the moment,
floating along, without a worry or care!

It fell from his back hip pocket,
as he walked on ever eager
delivering to her hands a gold locket,

Shape chosen, the ever lovely heart,
opening to view their smiling likeness
Whose vows would never part.

She would ever wear, resting on her chest,
a symbol of their love, shining like a light
to each other pledged, forsaking all the rest.

Soon he noticed his wallet had gone missing
in the days search he found it in a waste bin, emptied
of cash and drivers pass, but the music was worth listening...

Off with his leather jacket, spreading in on the lawn,
they sat smiling, lounging in each others arms
enjoying the moon and starlight, hearing music until dawn.

The wallet getting stolen or mislaid, was a lucky thing indeed,
good fortune, for they relied on the beauty all around them
instead of buying pleasure short lived that comes from selfish greed!

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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "Lost Wallet" demonstrates a clear narrative arc, which is an effective tool in engaging the reader's interest. The story of the lost wallet and the subsequent discovery of simple pleasures is well conveyed.

However, the poem could benefit from a more consistent rhythm and rhyme scheme. The current structure seems somewhat irregular, which can disrupt the flow of the poem. Consider revising the poem to establish a more consistent meter, which could enhance the overall musicality of the piece.

The use of imagery in the poem is commendable, particularly in the lines "enjoying the moon and starlight, hearing music until dawn." This creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind and effectively conveys the peacefulness of the scene.

The theme of the poem, the discovery of simple pleasures over material possessions, is a powerful one. However, the last line of the poem seems to moralize the theme explicitly. It might be more effective to let the reader draw this conclusion themselves from the events of the poem. Consider revising the last line to show, rather than tell, the theme.

Lastly, the poem could benefit from a more careful use of punctuation. There are several lines that could use commas or periods to make the reading more clear and fluid. For instance, "Shape chosen, the ever lovely heart" might be better expressed as "Shape chosen: the ever lovely heart."

Overall, the poem has a strong narrative and theme, but could be improved with more consistent rhythm, subtler expression of the theme, and more careful punctuation.

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Opens in a traditional manner akin to my most beloved poem by Padraic Collum “She Moves Through The Fair” with touches of “The Black Velvet
Band” about a beauteous woman thief who undergoes permanent transportation to Australia. With your own take on the details leaves you thinking can you really trust to love or does love forgive all sins. Whatever the moral a splendid pleasing write that feeds the mind with imagery and the skill of your pen love John xxx

Thank you for reading and commenting on this piece about a wandering wallet. I like your take on it. You have made me smile ;)

*hugs & love, Cat

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Happy my thoughts made you smile that’s reward to me xxx

While I am bewildered at the meter of this one, I am also cognizant of the fact that you have written a great story!
I like the thought of the lovers, making memories of the experience rather than relying on the material geegaws of the day.
Very nice, great story. ~ Geez.
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Thank you for the read and the comment on this poem. I am glad it tickled your fancy!

*hugs, Cat

p.s.

how are you? I have missed you.

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having issues with the heat, but they are mostly resolved now, with the moving of a particular AC unit to the kitchen across from my room and switching of my window fan from blowing in, to exhausting out. Now, happy as a clam, sitting here in my room working on the site. Thank you for noticing my absence, it makes me feel like I am doing something that would be missed. ~ Geez.
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There is value to commenting and critique, tell us how you feel about our work.
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yes, I missed you. I always read your comments on all works, not just mine. I think I have learned much from your critique and comments. I am glad you have your AC taken care of. We just had a new unit installed as the old died. Going out with a Roar turned whimper, lol.

*hugs, Cat

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