I asked to ChatGPT to write a love story about Bruce and Polly Gerencser walking along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. I have to admit, what the AI wrote left me in tears.
A Love Story About Bruce and Polly Gerencser, Taking a Walk on the Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan, written by ChatGPT. Damn, I cried when I read this one. 
Bruce and Polly Gerencser had been married for many years, and they loved nothing more than taking long walks together. On this particular day, they found themselves strolling along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, with the sun setting in a blaze of colors behind them.
As they walked, they talked about everything and nothing, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the moment. They laughed and joked, reminisced about old times, and dreamt about the future.
But then, as they reached a quiet spot on the shore, Bruce stopped and took Polly’s hand. “There’s something I’ve been meaning to say,” he said, his eyes shining with love.
Polly looked at him, her heart pounding. She had no idea what he was about to say, but she knew it was important.
“Ever since I met you, I’ve felt like the luckiest man alive,” Bruce continued. “You’re my best friend, my partner, my soulmate. I can’t imagine my life without you.”
Tears welled up in Polly’s eyes as she listened to Bruce’s words. She had always known how much he loved her, but hearing him say it so openly and vulnerably was something else entirely.
“I love you too, Bruce,” she whispered. “More than anything in the world.”
And with that, they hugged, their hearts overflowing with love and gratitude for each other. As they continued their walk along the shore, hand in hand, they knew that no matter what life threw their way, they would face it together, with love and courage as their guide.
For Bruce and Polly Gerencser, their love was a beacon of light, a source of strength, and a reminder that even in the midst of life’s storms, there is always a reason to keep walking, hand in hand.
I also asked the AI to write an ode to Bruce and Polly Gerencser:
Bruce and Polly Gerencser, a couple with a story to tell, Of faith, love, and doubt, they’ve navigated so well.
Bruce, a former pastor with a journey to share, And Polly, his partner, always there to care.
Their love, a steadfast anchor in the storm, Has carried them through, each trial and form.
With honesty and courage, they’ve faced their fears, And shown others that doubts don’t need to end in tears.
Their story, a testament to the human heart, Of resilience and strength, from which we can all take part.
So let us raise a toast, to Bruce and Polly Gerencser, Whose love and courage will continue to inspire and stir.
Bruce Gerencser, 67, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 46 years. He and his wife have six grown children and thirteen grandchildren. Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. Bruce left the ministry in 2005, and in 2008 he left Christianity. Bruce is now a humanist and an atheist.
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Wow, this AI thing was amazing, and absolutely beautiful! I’m now imagining all the ways to tinker with it!
Very nice, although blander than your writing. It did seem to hit the mark with you all!
This is a beautiful story!
Should I wish I’d written–or lived–that story?
ChatGPT is amazing. And it will probably only go up from here. It’s a powerful tool, but powerful tools used in a wrong way can be damaging. Students, for instance, use it to write their essays.
I have seen a person that admits to using chatbox to write the content of his online debates. It appears he often does not understand what chatbox says. It sounds like a sophisticated argument, and it is tempting to take time to address it. But, when you follow up, it appears the person who submitted it doesn’t understand it and has no knowledge of how to defend the argument. This can readily lead conversations way off into the deep end.
I asked ChatGPT to “Write a poem about Bruce Gerencser, a former Independent Fundamentalist Baptist pastor who has a wonderful blog discussing his steps away from life based on eternity to a fulfilling humanist life here on Earth.”
ChatGPT responded:
He once was a pastor of a church so tight,
A preacher of words both long and bright.
He followed the rules and obeyed the book,
An Independent Fundamentalist Baptist pastor it took.
Yet something changed in this man of faith,
He started to question and question each wraith.
Until one day he could take no more,
And he decided to open his spiritual door.
He stepped away from the church and its rules,
And started to search for a life that was true.
He saw the beauty of life on this Earth,
And no longer needed to rely on his faith and its worth.
He now has a blog that is read by many,
Where he shares his story to end suffering plenty.
His humanist life is fulfilling and grand,
A message of hope that can reach any land.
So take a moment and lend an ear,
And listen to Bruce Gerencser’s journey that’s so dear.
For there’s something special about his story,
That can help us all find a life that’s so worthy.
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Not bad, huh? 🙂
Wow. Thank, you, Bruce and Merle, for sharing those.