Notes About The Poem

Inspired By A Previous Poem Posted, Feb 15, 2023
Written, November 12, 2023
For The Premiere Contest, “ Consciousness Correction”
Sponsor, Unseeking Seeker

Consciousness Correction

 
 “False pride...true greed...
                    corrupt...agreed”
                                      _by Poet
  
Fate is a fickle force that blinds
and often messes with our minds,
to pull the rug from under us;
comes out of nowhere without fuss.

Fate alters things we'd never guess;
but this one change, I must confess
removes joy in poetic art;
usurps true talents we impart.

Fate has directed us to cheat;
AI – invented, to now meet,
the inborn talents we all share;
write poems fast- no work or care.

It uses forms correctly, while
can duplicate a poet's style.
But, using what A1 has learned-
sets a false “pride” for prize unearned.

God-given gifts to write, compose-
now must compete with AI prose.
Yet, “greed” may use this selfish pass
to earn high ratings that amass.

Will AI steer my urge to cheat?
Give me that edge to fast-compete?
No! Honestly, I won't do well-
knowing my mind's a tarnished shell.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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