Court Of Fools

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

This poem, "Court Of Fools," demonstrates a strong command of language and a clear narrative arc. However, there are areas where clarity and consistency could be improved.

The poem opens with a compelling image of a glass dais and a judgment scene. The metaphor of words as uncut gems is intriguing, suggesting both the potential power and rawness of the words spoken in this court. However, the transition from this metaphor to the concept of 'retribution for crimes of passion' could be smoother. The connection between these two ideas is not immediately clear, which may confuse readers.

In the third stanza, the narrative shifts to a specific case and introduces the concept of a mistrial. This shift could be made more seamless by providing more context or a smoother transition from the previous stanza. The use of the word 'leaking' is interesting, but it's not clear what the 'specifics' are leaking from or to. More specificity here could enhance the reader's understanding.

The fourth stanza introduces a new character, presumably the defendant. The phrase 'feast upon shared trendy kicks' is intriguing but could benefit from clarification. It's not clear what 'shared trendy kicks' refers to, which could potentially confuse readers.

The final two stanzas return to the court scene. The phrase 'baudy, randy house' is a striking description of the court, but it's not clear how it connects to the previous stanzas. The poem ends with a powerful image of the court falling silent, but the transition to this image could be smoother.

Overall, the poem has a strong narrative and compelling imagery, but could benefit from clearer transitions and more specificity in certain areas.

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This describes what I believe is, often, a woman's lot: The conviction in the court of public opinion, no matter what the facts actually are. Consider what a woman that has been raped and reports it has to endure. If it does make it to trial, the defense attorney will try to cast her as the cause of the rape by her dress, or presence in a certain location, or any number of other devices to try to cast the blame on her and the defendant as the victim. It is sickening.

Hello, Cat,
Yes, still prevalent in our world today. You've captured the disbelief and cynicism in your language, along with the clever title. Strong message!
Thank you!
L

Hi Cat.

Wow, You hit the nail on the head! As you know, I spent thirty eight years in law enforcement, and currently offer expert witness testimony around the country on several subjects.

Issues of abuse is one area I am certified to provide testimony on and the voice of women in the court system, be it local or federal, will always be muted by verbose male attorneys if the system allows it to happen.

Every woman needs to shout from the roof tops and we can certainly hear your voice.

Thank you. - Will