Ranting Again

Makes no sense to me, either. Taking credit for the writing of others. Lazy. Immoral. More harm will come from AI than good.

Wow, you made my day. Thank you so much, Susan. Have a great writing weekend. Blessings.

Thank you, Sara; with me poetry is about subduing one's conditioned mental reflexes, and allowing purer inert forces to take control of the stylus. In short, poetry should be about transcending the physical into realms of the metaphysical. The heart of great writing is spiritual and not commercial.

Hi Andrea; thank you. It's just not me, not the way I like to write. I get an idea, and just go with it in all directions.

I am really resenting AI in the Arts. It is not the death of art, because artists will do art no matter what. Always there will be small gatherings of innovative creative individuals. But none will make a buck at it. Commercial mediocrity will rule...young people will never develop the skills needed to produce unique, personal products. It will hurt soul and spirit development -- the devil must be overjoyed. Another appealing way to keep humanity on the surface layer of creation.

Of course, definitely write according to your heart. Write what you want and how you want. More of interest to me about this work are the subjects of AI and DNA, but the mention of Contests was a hot button I should have respectfully anticipated. Regardless, all comments are welcome. Often I learn more about my attempts at poetry from comments than the self I have waded through during the writing process. Blessings my friend.

I've tried to follow rules, but shortly into the poem I write something that strays from guide-lines, something I really like and am not wanting to discard for any reason -- flop! Thank you, Gershon.

Hi Hilda; how much of seeming one is truly individual? Programed in a sense by physical/mental maybe spiritual constituents. Is there really an individual? And yet no two are the same conglomerate. No matter how many in the mix. The many/individual. And when we consider the all, maybe back to the God -- nothing existing outside of the limitless inside/outside of God. DNA, are there really any exclusions or limitations? We transverse living membranes of self-illusion. Soup is a wonderful chance for self expression -- I may be totally gibberish, but one has to give me a little credit for not wasting opportunity. Thank you Soup!

Thank you, Paula; I agree, no right no wrong to the matter. All about personal preference. Loving the weather! 3 days without air-conditioning. 12 months would be great, but taking what we can get. Blessings.

Raise a glass for me, Joe. Time is not an issue. Have a glass whenever you wish. ;-)

Everyone is different. Folks should just enjoy the art of others, regardless of the form or style. Write what one likes, and read or look at what one thinks fit. Lately people make brain surgery out of everything -- now for a glass of wine -- I know, only 4 in the afternoon:)) Nowhere to drive, and I'm long retired.

I just can't follow guidelines. With me, my way, the muse takes hold of the stylus, and I try to stay as much out of the way as possible. More organic to my mind. To each his own. This was not written as an indictment of contests...maybe if someone is struggling, can't seem to connect~ their writing world is not coming to an end. Just Write! I read everything I have energy enough to read. Contest entries or not.