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So, I asked Chat GPT to write some poems about my writing….

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I asked Chat GPT to review the contents of this site, and using that knowledge, write some poems about Hidden High Potentials. (Which you can go research if you’re unfamiliar. I’ll wait for you here.)

My first attempt was requesting a sonnet, no style otherwise:

Amidst the crowds, a gem oft goes unseen, 
A talent shining bright, but rarely found, 
A Hidden High Potential, yet to glean 
The recognition it deserves profound.

With skills unique and knowledge so refined, 
It waits, unrealized, and undefined, 
A precious gift, untapped and undefined, 
Its full potential, still to be entwined.

Yet, in this world of chaos and of strife, 
The Hidden High Potential waits in sight, 
Its value, like a beacon, burns so bright, 
A source of innovation and of life.

So, let us seek these treasures, far and wide, 
And let their brilliance shine, no more to hide.

That wasn’t awful, as middle school poetry goes, but I wondered if Chatty could do better. So, I asked for a rap song, in the style of Run DMC. Because, as is so often pointed out, I’m old.

Verse 1:
Listen up y'all, here's a story to tell
'Bout Hidden High Potentials, you know them well
The ones with skills that are undervalued
But their potential's vast and yet unapproved

Verse 2:
They got talent, creativity and insight
But for some reason, they just can't take flight
Maybe it's bias or lack of support
Or they're stuck in a system that won't resort

Chorus:
But don't give up, Hidden High Potentials
You got what it takes, you're exceptional
Keep pushing, keep striving, don't ever give in
Your moment is coming, let your greatness begin

Verse 3:
It takes a vision to see what's hidden
To recognize the talent that's forbidden
Organizations need to open their eyes
And unleash the potential that's been disguised

Verse 4:
So, Hidden High Potentials, don't you fret
Your time is coming, don't you forget
You got skills that are rare and unique
And when you're given the chance, you'll surely peak

Chorus:
But don't give up, Hidden High Potentials
You got what it takes, you're exceptional
Keep pushing, keep striving, don't ever give in
Your moment is coming, let your greatness begin

Verse 5:
It's time to break the cycle, time to break free
And let Hidden High Potentials be who they're meant to be
With creativity and innovation on the rise
The world will be a better place, with no surprise

Outro:
So, Hidden High Potentials, it's time to shine
With Run DMC, we say "it's your time"
Keep pushing, keep striving, don't ever give in
Your moment is coming, let your greatness begin.

I’ve certainly seen worse imitation Run DMC songs, many perpetrated by my friend, Hamish Squeeg, while not being entirely in his right mind. Frankly, I was giving up but I wondered if I weren’t being too obtuse. So I requested “song in the style of Tiny Tim about Hidden High Potentials’ ability to make companies more successful”.

And got gold.

Verse 1:
Oh, tiptoe through the office floor
And what do you see? Oh, so much more
Hidden High Potentials, with their talent and grace
They can make companies soar, and win the race

Chorus:
Hidden High Potentials, oh, can't you see?
The value you bring, oh, it's oh so key
With your skills and knowledge, you can't be ignored
You can help companies succeed, oh, you're adored

Verse 2:
Oh, in every corner, and every hall
Hidden High Potentials, with a unique call
They got creativity, they got innovation
They can lead to success, without hesitation

Chorus:
Hidden High Potentials, oh, can't you see?
The value you bring, oh, it's oh so key
With your skills and knowledge, you can't be ignored
You can help companies succeed, oh, you're adored

Verse 3:
Oh, it's time for companies to take a chance
On Hidden High Potentials, oh, they'll enhance
The way things are done, the way things are made
They can lead to growth, without any trade

Chorus:
Hidden High Potentials, oh, can't you see?
The value you bring, oh, it's oh so key
With your skills and knowledge, you can't be ignored
You can help companies succeed, oh, you're adored

Outro:
Oh, tiptoe out of the office floor
And spread the word, oh, oh so more
Hidden High Potentials, with their talents and grace
They can make companies soar, and win the race.

I awarded extra points for harkening to Tiny Tim’s classic 1968 hit from Laugh-In, “Tiptoe Through the Tulips”. Plus it’s just the type of drivel that Khaury could have sung, if he’d gotten a gig at Glacier Metals afterwards.

But what would it be if I didn’t ask another AI to generate an image of “Color image from 1968 of Chat GPT as a person playing the ukelele on Laugh-In TV show.”

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