Vocal Silence

A I is really bad, but don't let it discourage you. I am sorry I haven't reciprocated, I have been plagued by illness. Nicely done.

wow I love your work

I like how you've crafted your own response to the AI plague on here Randy. It's terribly boring and not at all fun to read anything that isn't written by a human, and this is a nice reminder of why- it has life, and connection across the whole, and a pointed message. It's frustrating to see Vocal swamped by so many bots/fake accounts/AI-generated works, but here's hoping they make some progress on it as we go:/

I'm sorry but I wouldn't burn this after reading. I'd keep it in my wallet and re-read it every time I need a reminder, that what we do (write) actually matters and can't be reproduced by a computer program.

What an awesome poem One of your best

THAT is DEPTHS Randy! Subterranean depths! And soooooo needed to be said. Yuppity-yup-yup.

I had to read this one twice. AI could never do this.

Excellent. Thoughtful, deep, powerful.

Wooohooooo congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

Heartfelt and beautifully written! Thank you and congratulations!

I just appreciate the beautiful souls who still take time to read my writes...Often wonder at the goings on behind Vocal walls and realize that only a few will ever be noticed and placed upon a pedestal. while here, just write and have fun. Ai is fine if used in good grace..

AI is hardly mindless. The very nature of AI, its definition and its designation is as "artificial INTELLIGENCE." What you mean is "emotionless." But then, there is no validity in the gaslighting concerning AI and eventual sentience. The debate is still on as to whether or not, by so narrow and arbitrary definitions, this has already occurred. Here's lifting our glass to a future in which man and machine interlock in symbiotic self-awareness, one feeding the other, and vice versa, the sum of its neural impulses.

A beautiful meaningful poem of truth. Powerful words. Loved the way you wrote it.

I may be wrong, but have you written something with "burn after reading"? I have a vague memory of it. Also, it's always my pleasure reading your work 🥰🥰🥰

I agree , we all wish to be noticed yet many fail. Make me wonder who is out there who is reading challenges. Your name one pile another name in Thee pile for consideration.

Haunting. Painfully beautiful. Heartbreaking. Not all who read you are deaf. Not all who see your words are blind. Not all who whisper them in the loneliness of the night are unmoved. You are always worth reading, Randy!

I was here By reading your work just now, so were you.

It's been terribly quiet lately, especially since the leaderboard changes. I'm so behind on my reading right now, it's not even funny, and I'm hoping to catch up this weekend. Just wanted to let you know, Brother, I always read ya, and I hear ya. <3

I hope they take notice . There to many stories out there about the AI

Very moving! Lovely phrasing and clean formatting, too.

I feel your pain, Randy. I’ve been there. I am there. I hear you, Randy and I leave this message to let you know I acknowledge you. I also want to thank you for your steadfast support. I appreciate it.

Glorious writing! Lawd Randy you did the dang thing! This is a profound, stellar masterpiece. Stunning work! 🌸

This is some deep stuff. You talk about how words written don't get the attention they should. I've had that feeling with my own work. It's like you pour your heart into something, and then it just fades away. Do you think there's a way to make our words more impactful and get the interaction they deserve? Also, the "Burn after reading" part is intriguing. What made you come up with that? Is it a way to protect your privacy or something more symbolic?