Just Poems #9: A pillow thought
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This exercise extrapolates the work started in the AI within Art project and builds upon the idea in the book Answers to Love, Life, and Leadership in an AI-driven World. Version 0.5 of the book only included poems written by a human.
I found this in the archives, wrote it in bed, and called it a #pillowthought as it’s too late to write stuff on your phone at the time. Let’s stick to that thought and let AI explain what it means. Maybe draw a picture to see if it helps convey the point.
The Pillow Thought
Sadness is a wall between two gardens, and love is a choice.
When you realize this, you stop building your wall and start watering your garden.
Getting out of your head and into your life would be best.
Don’t just see what is in front of you. Engage with it.
Chat GPT interprets the poem when using the prompt; “in plain, simple English, interpret what this poem tries to describe.”;
This poem describes two key ideas: how sadness creates separation and how love is a decision that can bring growth and connection.
Sadness as a wall: Sadness acts like a barrier between two "gardens," which symbolize areas of life or relationships. It keeps you isolated and disconnected.
Love as a choice: Love is something you actively decide to nurture, like tending to a garden.
Breaking the wall: When you understand that love is a choice, you stop focusing on the sadness (the wall) and instead start caring for your "garden" (your life, relationships).
Living fully: The final lines encourage moving beyond overthinking and truly engaging with life, rather than just observing it passively.
In simple terms, the poem suggests that to overcome sadness, you need to consciously choose love and actively participate in your life and relationships.
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