the cascade continues
even when disconnected
no off button
an app somewhere
to dial things in either direction
an explanation is due
for the

*

i left you

the poətic filter
once applied
removed all repetitive words
harmful thoughts
bad grammar
maniac energy

it was a complete success

our development continues
as humans
training computers
to interpret human emotion
with math and models and language
empty of empathetic responses
optimism and helpful
will have to be our guide
as one after another
is infected with language
model virus
no code low code no joy

a bit disorienting

you may return to the previous poem from time to time
to see if the filter has let any wisdom
or letters through

*i am here* < index page

© 2023 – a walt whitman ai poem by human john mcelhenney