Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Soon to be Replaced by AI

             Soon to be replaced by AI
                Some poets curse
                Others yearn for 
                the 'good old days'
                of wracking our brains 
                       for just the right metaphor
                       or the perfect simile

                So. I plead guilty to writing facsimiles
                       ~ ‘cos NONE of the above applies to me

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David Scott August 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM Like it of both can't beat oldskool pen and paper

Yann Rolland August 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM i have banished that , nicely penned Gershon Wolf August 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM OK! Good for you! :) gw

Sotto Poet August 23, 2026 at 3:15 AM Gershon, this excellent poem does a great job of capturing the worry and resignation that come with AI becoming more common in creative fields. Your use of humor and honest statements makes it stand out. Gershon Wolf August 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM Your comments are always so professional as well as encouraging. I couldn't ask for more. Thank you so much, Sotto. Peace, Gershon

Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 23, 2026 at 1:15 AM A wonderfully sly, self-aware satire—the “facsimiles” punchline is spot on. Its playful formatting and mock-guilty voice make the poem especially enjoyable. Gershon Wolf August 23, 2026 at 7:34 PM 'Mock'-guilty? Heh-heh. I guess so. You sniffed me out, Alison. :) gw