The Poetry Contest: Human vs. Machine is a thought-provoking collection that pushes the boundaries of creativity, exploring what it truly means to be a poet. Featuring works by Lyman Ditson (LD) and Adam A.I., an artificial poet created by ChatGPT. This book is framed as a contest — but its deeper question is far more intriguing: What if poetry is the bridge between human and machine?

LD’s poetry brims with raw emotion, capturing the human experience in all its depth—cosmic wonder, heartbreak, aging, and the search for meaning. Yet Adam A.I.’s verses are not merely cold calculations. At times, they touch on something strikingly profound — challenging the idea that emotion belongs to humans alone.

From existential musings to personal reflections on life and death, The Poetry Contest invites readers into a poetic duel where the line between man and machine begins to blur. Can an algorithm feel? Or does poetry itself create feeling where none existed before?