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Metaphor-Heavy Lyric & Poem Generator

Writes lyrics or poetry based on specific emotional abstractions and rhythmic constraints.
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The Prompt

"Write the lyrics for a [Genre, e.g., 'Indie Folk' or 'Dark Synthwave'] song about [Theme, e.g., 'The feeling of a city at 4 AM'].

Constraints:

Use an [AABB or ABAB] rhyme scheme for the verses.

Include at least 3 'Extended Metaphors' (e.g., comparing a relationship to a decaying orbit).

Avoid cliché words like 'love,' 'heart,' or 'soul.'

Include a 'Bridge' section that shifts the rhythmic tempo and the perspective of the singer."

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[Genre, e.g., 'Indie Folk' or 'Dark Synthwave']
[Theme, e.g., 'The feeling of a city at 4 AM']
[AABB or ABAB]

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