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Originally Posted by Trevor Conway
Hi Jim,
As you might have expected, I'd suggest adding more. There just isn't enough to grapple with here to get a sense of the character or the reason for writing the poem. I think loads more detail is needed. This could be an interesting character, but I have no idea from what you've presented here. It's just too sparse. What was the sense you wanted to create here - a person who is simply living out his (last) days passively?
I hope this feedback helps in some way.
Trev
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Hi Trevor,
Yes, I anticipated this type of legitimate response. I am among the most overly verbose of explainers I know, so this type of piece is therapeutic for me. Just as an interesting side note, I did a boolean search of this poem to see if it was a cliched expression etc. What popped up was this AI interpretation, which actually contains some of what I was thinking before I posted the poem:
AI interpretation:
The phrase "he wakes, he eats, he sleeps" is a simple, cyclical description of a basic routine. It emphasizes the fundamental actions of a life focused on basic needs. Here's a breakdown of what it conveys:BANNED POST
Meaning:
* Simplicity and Repetition: The phrase highlights a life characterized by a lack of variety or complexity. It suggests a monotonous existence with minimal engagement in anything beyond essential actions.
* Lack of Purpose or Drive: It implies a life devoid of ambition, goals, or hobbies. The individual is not engaging with the world in any meaningful way.
* Focus on Basic Survival: The actions described are the bare necessities for survival. The person is only concerned with their basic physiological needs.
* Possible Depiction of:
* Routine or Boredom: It could describe someone stuck in a very boring, predictable daily routine.
* Lack of Consciousness: The repetition of only the basic actions suggests a life lived with limited consciousness or awareness of the world.
* A Life of Deprivation: The phrase might describe a life without much opportunity or lacking in resources.
* Literally, the experience of an infant or animal: The phrase is also a simplified way to summarize the experience of a young child or pet who is concerned with little more than eating, sleeping and waking.BANNED POST
Figurative Use:
The phrase can be used as a metaphor to describe someone:
* Living a Dull Life: This phrase is often used to illustrate a life that lacks excitement or purpose.
* Not Fully Alive: It can suggest a person who is not fully engaged with life or who is merely going through the motions.
* Living Without Reflection: The description implies a life devoid of reflection, personal growth, or deeper meaning.
In Short:
The phrase "he wakes, he eats, he sleeps" is a concise way to portray a life that is simple, repetitive, and lacking in purpose or engagement. It often conveys a sense of monotony, deprivation, or lack of personal agency. The phrase is used to suggest a person living with a narrow focus on basic needs and without a more purposeful engagement with life.
I may have need to further search to ascertain originality. I may have need to elaborate. I may have need to duck my head in shame. Thanks for giving it some attention.
Jim
Another Day
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