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Is it live or is it memorex

I’ve decided to have me a seat and tell you what’s on my mind.
The following words are original, they are nobody else’s but mine.
They may not be very polished, and my grammar might not be just right.
I will never be a great poet, but I sleep quite well at night.

This is not some artificial intelligence, it’s just my fingers on keys.
These rhymes are just for fun, kind of like the birds and the bees.
There is no one I seek to impress, just hoping for a smile or two.
My grass will never be greener, and my sky contains the same blue.

I might write a little about faith, or maybe my incredible wife.
You might hear a line about gas or some of the truth in my life.
Feel free to turn up your nose, you will find that I really don’t care.
I will always be true to my friends, and immune to each snobby stare.

Go ahead and copy my words, you can even pass them off as your own.
My walls are all made of glass, so it can be you to cast the first stone.
Feel free to do as you please, our admin will not even look.
The dishonest will continue to plagiarize, then brag about writing a book.

Copyright © Mark Koplin | Year Posted 2024

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Tom Cunningham Date: 6/13/2024 12:52:00 AM Well written Mark, we might never reach the heights of Shakespeare and the like but everything we write is our own. I honestly don't know how some so called poets produce something that a robot has created and claim it's their own. And theiving others work is just theft. I've seen some of my work on the net but the site has my name against it as the author which is fine by me. Tom Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 6/27/2024 5:46:00 AM It is theft Tom. They should feel shame over stealing the poetry of others. Some continue even after being caught. Thank you.

Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2024 12:59:00 PM Kudos for shouting out Mark, there is no place in soup for AI and folk who steal the work of others and try to pass it off as their own - as for them writing a book it beggars belief anyone here would buy it as they wouldnt be able to trust it was the poets own work. sad times my friend. hugs jan xx Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 6/27/2024 5:44:00 AM Indeed, my friend. It's been brought to the attention of many so maybe it'll stop... probably not.

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 6/12/2024 4:16:00 AM Hello Mark, Well as you wanted the realness shines through - raw, honest, and straight from the heart. Loved the clever rhymes and down-to-earth vibe. Keep being you! - Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 6/27/2024 5:44:00 AM That's the only way I write Daniel. down to earth. Thanks.

Tania Kitchin Date: 6/12/2024 3:18:00 AM Mark, an awesome poem, a real poet can make their words rhyme and flow and express their thoughts and emotions, you have done all the above, my friend! Hopefully the AI copycats and plagiarists stay away from the soup. A fav! Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 6/27/2024 5:43:00 AM Thank you Tania. There are some who will always try to get away with cheating.

Lin Lane Date: 6/11/2024 2:05:00 PM Written in true Mark Koplin form. You always call em like you see em. You get kudos and side eyes and don’t care which ones come from friend or foe. You sure got to the point about what’s been floating on top of the soup pot for a while. Hoping to see more from you now. Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 6/27/2024 5:42:00 AM Thanks, Lin. Hope to write more. I've been busy and away.