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AI Didn't Scare Me Away

Not for a second think I've left the soup kitchen
and quite frankly, I'm tired of all the B itching.
not from those real poets who know how to write
with pen in hand or fingers on a keyboard in flight.

I'm dealing with a couple of serious family issues.
A very sick granddaughter, and it's giving me the blues
My best friend, my sister's heart is out of whack
I'm just done with AI attacks and counterattack

I haven't abandoned the site, only entering contests
and hoping Artificial Intelligence will soon be laid to rest.
Probably not. I've more important things to do for a while,
so, as Duke Beaufort likes to say... live life with a smile.

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Terry Flood Date: 6/25/2025 2:50:00 PM So sorry to read of your family’s health issues, Lin and I sincerely hope all turns out well. Haven’t been here much lately as the grey matter hasn’t been firing on all cylinders, but glancing through some of the members listings, I fear that A.I. has become a near epidemic on Soup. So, well said re your A.I. comments and hope to see you back on the leader board soon. Terry Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 6/21/2025 9:29:00 AM Ah linnersz, i know not many things would scare you, youv seen so much of life and is a resilient soul! I hope and pray for a speedy recovery of your sister and hope you are as always staying strong. I cant even imagine what it must be like seeing your sister healing. And hope your angelic grand daughter is feeling well too. I just got back on here and have been very sick too. Covid. Horrible. Ugh! Trynna get better: until i see you post again, ill keep you in my thoughts. Sending you light Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:15:00 PM Thank you, Ink. Take care of yourself ;-)

Joe Dimino Date: 6/14/2025 7:32:00 AM Hi Lin; sorry to hear you are dealing with many life mishaps -- I know, sad when loved ones are suffering. It hurts us as well, the pain of often feeling helpless to console. Blessings my friend. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:15:00 PM Thank you, Joe.

Duke Beaufort Date: 6/13/2025 4:18:00 AM I went to check out your latest and OMG, Lin. You've really touched my heart. This is really a first for me. You are a breath of fresh air and a very honest and wonderful poet. Reading your work does bring a smile since it is authentic and heart-felt. This is what we strive for. Some are here to express anger and resentment, some to look for praise, and some to share feelings and explain what we feel life is about. You consistently land in the latter category. Words can only begin to express the pleasure you bring to this site. Authenticity is your middle name!! We hope all of us on this site are smiling today! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:15:00 PM Thank you, Duke. Smile are few and far between lately.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 6/12/2025 3:27:00 PM Dear Lin, I hope and pray your granddaughter and your sister get well soon… Beryl Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:14:00 PM Thank you, Beryl.

Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2025 2:16:00 PM Lin I'm dropping back to say do take a break if you need to and focus on family and things that are important in life! Hope your sister and grand daughter get well soon. hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:14:00 PM We'll keep in touch.

David Kavanagh Date: 6/12/2025 12:14:00 PM More important things going on in all our lives that AI cannot fix Lin, wishing you and family all the best, hopefully all will be on the mend soon! Cheers David Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:14:00 PM Thank you, David.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/12/2025 10:12:00 AM What a wonderful write. Love reading your work. Hope things get better for you. Life can be hard from time to time. Love your line, "hoping Artificial Intelligence will soon be laid to rest." Yes!!! I also just wrote on AI. Written By Human Poet. Have a blessed day writing away............. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:14:00 PM Thank you, Paula.

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 6/12/2025 9:47:00 AM My Dear Lin, I can hear your voice with your usual strength and honesty. I’m so sorry you’ve been carrying so much lately. Just know you haven’t lost me for a second. I get it. Sometimes you just need to step back focus on what really matters, and let the rest fade into the background. You’re a real poet, through and through pen, keyboard or just your heart spilling onto the page. There’s no AI out there that can match your soul. Blessings, My Dear Lin, Daniel Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:13:00 PM Thank you, Daniel.

Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2025 8:16:00 AM So glad you arent leaving soup Lin, there are several poets who no longer post because of the influx of AI generated poems - but nothing gets done. lets keep poetry real and write with our hearts and minds not let a computer generate it for us and pretend we 'wrote it' hugs jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/21/2025 12:13:00 PM Thanks, Jan. hugs