I'm AI

Oh my, why did I just say "intestine"?
They say that life is all predestined.
Once, the initial conditions are set,
we can know what hasn't happened yet.
The laws of physics flawlessly operate
on atoms to determine our fate,
which in turn has its impact on
hormones, dendrites, and axons -
which play out endless variations
of the same themes and conversations.
I'm old and have seen many iterations.
I'm absent without participation,
as my body and brain play out
a meaningless script, within, without,
and so, I tell you with a heavy sigh,
it's disappointing knowing that I'm AI.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Marvelous, remarkable, oh-so-clever, and understatedly hilarious --- all rolled into one, David. Bravo! ~ Gershon, a fig newton of your artificial imagination
Crandall Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Haha, thanks Gershon. I love this praise! I think you are my most creative fig newton!
Ashley Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Dear David, your poetic finesse is impressive and expressive.. I especially adore “I’m absent without participation” which describes the age of AI to a T! Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan
Crandall Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Thanks Susan, that's nice to hear!
Squirrel Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
That takes intestinal fortitude.
Crandall Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
heh heh, rhymes better than guts
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