18. of 26 - Rudder’s Ruse (proudly written sober)

Skipping across uncharted seas, traveling without worry, surrendering to the caress-of-a-naked-breeze.
Night or day, no differences to measure, ballet of moments compete to serve delicious rhyme I treasure.
Stagnant spunk charms the fear I ignore, I can’t control the beast of nature, worry……makes…fun…a snore.
What is freedom without fright, I accept the curse of love with all my sprite.
Everything is scripted, there is no autonomy, a rudder’s ruse, is the muse… of astronomy.
Charting stars…in a coward’s prime, sipping smoke from the friction of passing time-coddling czars…
I’m the rudder’s ruse, charting heaven’s lit tattoos, delivering lies, destiny’s motive remains an elusive prize.
Why?  People who are afraid to die, comply with the sky.

ChatGPT's response as a contrarian:

As a contrarian, one could interpret this poem as a critique of the speaker's supposed freedom and carefree attitude. The poem may be seen as a naive celebration of living without worry or fear, suggesting that the speaker is oblivious to the dangers and consequences of their actions.


Instead, the contrarian may argue that true freedom cannot exist without awareness of the risks and responsibilities that come with it. The line "What is freedom without fright" could be seen as a challenge to the speaker's perceived freedom, suggesting that it is ultimately shallow and unfulfilling.


Furthermore, the contrarian may question the speaker's assertion that everything is scripted and that there is no autonomy. They may argue that this deterministic view is limiting and ignores the potential for human agency and free will.
Overall, the contrarian reading of this poem challenges the speaker's apparent acceptance of their fate and highlights the importance of being aware of the consequences of one's actions.