Lost Poets - Gen:1 - The Named Poets

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The more I look at these evolved Lost Poets (@poetslost), the more I love them. Some look better than their originals. For others, I prefer the OG look. I thought it worth doing a 🧵 or two going through some of mine. In this one, I'll look at my named poets!

THE SEAFARER It'd be rude not to start with The Seafarer. I recently ran a vote and 53% preferred the original, but it was close! Me? I like both, but the OG look will always be The Seafarer in my heart. It was the spark and inspiration for his poem!

AWAKENED Moving on to Awakened, my dear origin. I'd written Awakened starting with the somewhat contorted face of my Gen 0 Origin ("mine twisted countenance"!). That said, I absolutely adore the new version. I love the augmented left eye!

MEDUSA What can I say? I'm in love with the Gen-1 Medusa. Her hair has taken on a steampunk vibe, with slivering cables running throughout it, and seemingly an ornate headdress behind. Incredible. Those deep red lips threaten to entice and ensnare anyone who looks at her!

BREAD ON HEAD Bread on head was created as a bit of a joke, bearing a large beige piece of bread on his head, and the words "its fashion sir". I feel like Gen-1 has really embraced those words, turning his bread into a well-formed pancake which moulds across his head. 😅😆

BURAIZU HOWAITO DORAGAN The deep blue eyes of my Gen-0 poet for this one captivated me, and inspired his nerdy nod to the "Blue Eyes White Dragon" of Yu-Gi-Oh fame. Those sea-blue eyes have been replaced in the Gen-1, and his face is rounder. I love both but prefer the OG!

FARMER TED With a hat like that, how could he be anything *but* a farmer, eh? He has retained that look with the updated Gen-1 version, and everything is just that bit cleaner. I really enjoy the additional details - the augmentations, the texture n the hat, the gold teeth.

LA FEMME DANGEREUSE With a bit of a wink and a smouldering gaze, "La Femme Dangereuse" was a natural name for this poet. The Gen-1 version takes that to another level, with a piercing stare and a sophisticated air. I'm really loving the transformation for this particular poet!

JOYBOY Anyone who watches One Piece will get the reference here...hopefully. Joyboy's Gen-0 look had curly hair and an infectious (though toothy?!) smile! The Gen-1 update is different, but I love the colours and circuitry. An android, through and through!

THE CRAFTY SCHOLAR With his bushy moustache and a cheeky grin, The Crafty Scholar originally gave me Shakespeare vibes - apt for a collection called Lost Poets! The Gen-1 update is certainly more refined: he appears less cheeky and more serious, but still extremely scholarly!

THE SILENCED Last but not least is "The Silenced". His lips drawn together: I decided to give this poet a name, but decided *not* to have him use his words. I love the transformation. He's giving me Dracula vibes, with dark, searching eyes, a black cape and...a horn?! 🦇

I hope you enjoyed this little run-down of my named Poets! I'm continuing to enjoy watching this collection develop, and intrigued by the twists and turns that we'll see as it continues! Thank you, @muratpak, and thank you, @poetslost community! <3