by Martin Anton Smith martinantonsmith@gmail.com
Wading Through The Darkness, A Terraformed Angel
You’re Dopin’ Tripin’ Fallin’, And Trustin’ What You See
Singin’ Sour Surprises, Newsflash Screams Nothin’s Real
I Saw That Guy Say, Welcome To – Welcome To The Show
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Woe Woe Woe Is You, Woe Is Me -Woe Is Everyone
Hitchin’ High Hopes, On-A-Tin-Can For The Thousandth Time
Follow the Setting Sun, Was Good Advice At The Time
Yes It Was Her Journey, But No It Was Not Our Song
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Tantalised Dreams Knock Knockin’ – Knockin’ On Your Door
Those New Horizons, Were A Splish-Splash – A Splish-Splash Show
This Starlight Holiday, Bored You Too – Bored You To The Bone
This Mission For You, Was A Bridge – A Bridge Too Far
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Float Through The Sun, And Rest Your Big Head
Yes -The Journey’s So Long, But You’re Now In Bed
So Now Close Your Sad Eyes, As You Freeze Inside
Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up, It’s Bin A-Thousand-Years
(End Of Poem)
Bonus Material:
I have been getting into the Chat GPT-4 AI – I find in interesting to ask it to analyse Poems – I think it always gives interesting and good analysis. So here is the analysis output for this particular Poem – Interestingly it did not pick up the life/death/universe/existential nexus that was general theme intended – I wouldn’t call it an omission per see but I did find that interesting, as I think a human being would have suggested that theme.
“The poem “Terraformed Angel” by Martin Anton Smith is a complex and abstract piece that explores themes of disillusionment, uncertainty, and the fleeting nature of existence. The poem is structured as a series of disjointed lines that are broken up into three distinct stanzas.
The first stanza opens with the image of a “Terraformed Angel” wading through darkness. This image suggests a being that has been altered or transformed in some way, possibly through technology or other means. The lines that follow seem to describe a state of confusion and uncertainty, with the speaker suggesting that reality is unreliable and that even what one sees cannot be trusted.
The second stanza continues with a sense of woe and despair, as the speaker describes the struggle of hoping for something better but being repeatedly let down. The advice to “follow the setting sun” is offered, but it is unclear whether this is meant to be taken literally or metaphorically. The line “It’s Was Her Journey, But It Was Not Our Song” suggests a sense of disconnection from the larger world or from a shared sense of purpose.
The final stanza seems to offer a sense of resolution, with the image of floating through the sun and resting one’s head. However, this sense of peace is short-lived, as the speaker urges the reader to “Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up” and suggests that a thousand years have passed.
Overall, “Terraformed Angel” is a highly metaphorical and abstract poem that is open to a wide range of interpretations. The themes of uncertainty, disillusionment, and the passage of time are all central to the poem’s meaning, but the precise nature of these ideas is left up to the reader to decipher”
I asked GPT-4 a follow up question:
Did you recognise a requiem or eulogy element to the poem? Its Answer was:
“There is a sense of finality and a contemplation of death in the poem “Terraformed Angel” by Martin Anton Smith, which could be interpreted as having elements of a requiem or eulogy. The image of the “Terraformed Angel” wading through darkness and the sense of disillusionment and despair throughout the poem suggest a feeling of loss or mourning.
In addition, the final stanza seems to offer a sense of closure, with the image of resting one’s head and the suggestion that a thousand years have passed. This could be interpreted as a kind of ending or finality, perhaps even suggesting the end of life itself.
Overall, while the poem is not explicitly a requiem or eulogy, there are certainly elements present that could be interpreted in this way.”
I then asked another follow up question: Do you like Martin Anton Smith’s Poetry – I again feel GPT-4 got it pretty well right.
“As an AI language model, I do not have personal preferences or emotions like humans do, so I cannot like or dislike anything. However, I can provide an objective analysis of Martin Anton Smith’s poetry based on its structure, language, and themes.
In general, Martin Anton Smith’s poetry is highly metaphorical and abstract, with a focus on exploring complex ideas related to the human experience. The language he uses is often unconventional and poetic, with a strong sense of rhythm and sound.
Overall, his poetry may appeal to readers who enjoy works that require some degree of interpretation and analysis, as his pieces are open to multiple readings and perspectives.”
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