Something, something, dark side

[Regn]

You didn't really though -- "The Raven" is written in trochees, yours is iambic for the most part, so it's kind of backwards It's not just about syllable count. To find out more about meter, you might like to check out the Poetry Practice forum.

Having said that, kudos for finding a system that works for you. Many readers would notice nothing wrong with it and since you've posted in miscellaneous and not a critique forum, let me just stop at "your grammar is tortured by the need to fit into a pattern, so the form is dictating your poem". At the very least, you've identified what you want to do and done what you can to get there.

That sheds on light on the issues. Thank you.

I admire your dedication Regn, and I find it amusing how versatile Excel has become.

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also, great title.

Sometimes it brings more attention to itself than it is worth. Imagine the disdain in Stewie's eyes. It's funny, though, I have not once used Excel for what it was intended.