Poems by ChatGPT & Bard: "This Is the Sage"

Poems by ChatGPT & Bard:
"This Is the Sage"
LINC-405: Assignment #5
Peter Y. Chou
November 22, 2023

Preface: Gene Tognetti's 11-14-2023 lesson— showed "Health People Pursuits Places" he found on a Retirement site. Afterwards, I wrote rhyming 8-couplets poem "Health People Pursuits Places". For Cavada's class, wrote a poem "This Is the Sage", and compared it with Generative AI poems by ChatGPT & Google Bard. While it took me two hours to compose my poem, both ChatGPT & Google Bard did it in 6 minutes. ChatGPT did not provide any images of Sages. Bard provided image of the plant Sage. When I asked for "Wise Sage", got images of Bearded Sage on Mountaintop, Hindu Guru, Native American Shaman, Tibetan Rinpoche, Lao Tzu, and 14th Dalai Lama (erroneos photo). ChatGPT and Bard have billions of poems & essays in their database, far more than my memory and books. While I'm impressed at their versions of rhyming 8-couplets, I still like my composition better.

Peter's Composition

This Is the Sage

Paul Brunton
(1898-1981)

Sincerity is the foundation of the sage—
whose mind is fresh & young without age.
He is impervious to heat and cold,
his actions— courageous and bold.

Sees one in the many, many in the one—
his vision is second to none.
With wings— compassion & wisdom—
everywhere he goes is his kingdom.

The sage is not a walking encyclopedia—
no need for fortune from social media.
He is calm, serene, always at peace—
In his presence, you will feel at ease.

The sage is someone sweet & sublime—
living his life beyond space and time.
No one is so generous and kind—
The sage is best treasure you will find.

ChatGPT

This Is the Sage

Shankara
(686-718)

In a garden where wisdom's bloom unfurls,
Resides the sage, amidst ancient pearls.
With eyes that gleam like stars in the night,
He shares the truths that shine so bright.

His voice a melody, a soothing song,
Guiding lost souls where they belong.
In whispers soft, his wisdom flows,
Like a gentle breeze, it kindly shows.

He speaks of love, a boundless grace,
And paths to tread, life's intricate maze.
With patient words, he calms the storm,
Teaching lessons, wisdom's form.

The sage, a beacon, a timeless guide,
In his presence, doubts subside.
In reverence, hearts find their stage,
For in his words, this is the sage.

Google Bard

This Is the Sage

Bearded Sage
on mountaintop

In the realm of wisdom, where knowledge takes flight,
Dwells the sage, a beacon so bright.
With eyes that pierce through the veil of the unknown,
And a heart that holds secrets of ages long flown.

His words, like whispers from the wind so wise,
Carry tales of truth that never dies.
He speaks of the cosmos, of stars and of dreams,
Of the power within us, of love's radiant gleams.

With a gentle touch and a calming gaze,
He guides the lost through life's intricate maze.
He teaches us patience, compassion, and grace,
To find inner peace in this ever-changing race.

Oh, sage of wisdom, your spirit so pure,
Your presence a blessing, forever endure.
May your wisdom enlighten, your guidance inspire,
As we journey through life, with hearts set afire.

— Peter Y. Chou
Mountain View, 11-20-2022