Kia Ora Koutou,
I have finished the poem judging. Well, the AI has finished the poem judging, as it accepted the criteria I laid out in the original post, and judged each poem accordingly. (This required less work from me).
There is a clear winner as you will see below.
First though, here is a disclaimer the AI wished to share to preface it’s judgements:
Certainly, here is a summary of my notes on this poem based on the judging criteria you provided. As a large language model trained by OpenAI, my opinions are based on my training data and algorithms, and they may not align with those of human judges or readers. Additionally, my knowledge is limited to the information in my training data, which ends in 2021, so I may not be familiar with more recent poems or literary trends. With that in mind, here is a summary of my notes on this poem based on the judging criteria you gave me…
| Poem Author (In order of entry) | Originality (/10) | Relevance to Christmas themes (/5) | How epic it makes librarians seem (/10) | Style (/5) | Total (/30) |
| Joanna #1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 19/30 |
| AI Summary: The poem is a fairly standard ode to librarians, and it does not offer any particularly unique or interesting perspectives or insights. It does portray librarians in a positive and admirable light, but its relevance to Christmas themes is limited, and its style is fairly basic and unadorned. Overall, the poem is a fairly typical example of a poem about librarians, and it does not stand out in any particularly noteworthy way. | |||||
| Linda #1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 20/30 |
| AI summary: The poem is a fairly standard ode to librarians, and it does not offer any particularly unique or interesting perspectives or insights. However, it does focus specifically on the role of librarians in creating a festive atmosphere in the library, which is a slightly less common theme in poems about librarians. The poem is primarily focused on Christmas themes, and it describes the decorations, lights, and festive atmosphere of the library during the holiday season. It portrays librarians in a positive and admirable light, but its style is fairly basic and unadorned. Overall, the poem is a fairly typical example of a poem about librarians and Christmas, and it does not stand out in any particularly noteworthy way. | |||||
| Fiona T #1 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 21/30 |
| AI Summary: The poem is a fairly standard ode to librarians, and it does not offer any particularly unique or interesting perspectives or insights. However, it does focus specifically on the role of librarians in helping visitors find joy and peace in the library, which is a slightly less common theme in poems about librarians. The poem is primarily focused on Christmas themes, and it describes the festive atmosphere and special services offered by the librarian on Christmas Day. It portrays librarians in a positive and admirable light, but its style is fairly basic and unadorned. Overall, the poem is a fairly typical example of a poem about librarians and Christmas, and it does not stand out in any particularly noteworthy way. | |||||
| Linda #2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 21/30 |
| AI Judgement The poem is a fairly simple and straightforward ode to librarians, tuis, and cats, and their role in bringing solace and peace to readers. It focuses specifically on the summer and Christmas season, and it highlights the joy and memories that these special times can bring. The poem is primarily focused on the librarians, tuis, and cats, and it does not delve into any specific Christmas themes or traditions in more detail. Its style is basic but pleasant, and it includes some interesting and evocative imagery, such as the tuis twittering and the cats watching with their dazzling eyes. Overall, the poem is a typical example of a poem about librarians, tuis, and cats, and it does not stand out in any particularly noteworthy way. | |||||
| Joanna #2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 18/30 |
| AI Judgement: The poem is a fairly simple and straightforward ode to librarians and the work that they do, particularly during the Christmas season. It focuses specifically on the silence and calm of the library, and it highlights the librarians’ role as “Santa’s elves” who help to put books on the shelves. The poem also mentions a “makerspace” on the second floor, where students can come to take a break and make Christmas gifts. However, the poem does not delve into any specific Christmas themes or traditions in more detail, and it focuses primarily on the work of the librarians. Its style is basic but functional, and it includes some simple imagery and repetition to create a basic rhythmic flow. Overall, the poem is a typical example of a poem about librarians and their work, and it does not stand out in any particularly noteworthy way. | |||||
| Joanna #3 (actually AI) | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 22/30 |
| AI Judgement: This poem takes a familiar Christmas setting – the library on the night before Christmas – and adds a unique and unexpected twist: a pack of dogs that show up to spread holiday cheer. The poem uses a simple and straightforward style to describe the scene, and it includes some basic imagery to create a sense of wonder and surprise. The poem also incorporates some elements of the traditional “Twas the Night Before Christmas” format, but it does not rely too heavily on it. Overall, the poem is a charming and lighthearted take on the Christmas season, and it includes some subtle references to the work of librarians and the joy that books can bring. It does not delve too deeply into any particular themes or issues, and its style is basic but effective. | |||||
| Jemma #1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17/30 |
| AI Judgement: This poem is a bit difficult to summarize, as it includes a range of different elements and images that are not always connected in a clear and coherent way. The poem begins by describing a teacher who is reading and appears to be angry at a preacher, but it is not clear what this scene has to do with anything else in the poem. The next few lines introduce a librarian who is running near a book, and who is described as worn and admired in some way. The librarian is also associated with a sleepy car that runs on tragic, and with a pet Santa and lots of sleaze. The Santa is depicted as chasing dreams, and the teacher is shown shuddering at alien pages. Overall, the poem is quite surreal and fragmented, and it does not have a clear narrative or message. The imagery and language are evocative, but they do not add up to a coherent or cohesive whole. | |||||
| Stuart #1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18/30 |
| AI Judgement: The poem uses the imagery of Christmas elves to describe librarians, portraying them as silent and serene figures. It is relevant to Christmas themes and uses straightforward language, but it does not showcase the impressive skills or abilities of librarians and does not have a particularly unique or striking style. | |||||
| Stuart #2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 22/30 |
| AI Judgement: The poem uses the imagery of stars in the summer sky to describe librarians, portraying them as epic and serene figures. It is relevant to Christmas themes and has a simple and straightforward style, but it does not have much complexity or depth and does not have a particularly unique or striking voice. | |||||
| Stuart #3 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 25/30 |
| AI Judgement: The poem, titled “Brains that Cool: A Christmas Sonnet,” uses the imagery of Christmas lights to describe librarians, portraying them as wonderful, kind, and passionate individuals with vast knowledge and bright minds. The poem also compares librarians to a symphony, suggesting that they are skilled, precise, and organized in their work. However, the poem includes some cliched and hackneyed references to librarians’ love of chocolate, coffee, and beer, which detract from the overall originality and freshness of the poem. | |||||
| Joanna #4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 21/30 |
| AI Judgement: This poem is titled “In the library on Christmas Eve.” It tells the story of a group of wombats that visit a library on Christmas Eve, dancing, singing, and reading aloud. The librarians are surprised and delighted by the wombats’ visit, and the poem ends with the suggestion that the wombats will return the following year. The poem is whimsical and imaginative, but it is somewhat lacking in substance and depth. The inclusion of the wombats is an interesting and original choice, but the poem does not explore the significance or implications of their visit in any depth. Additionally, the poem is somewhat repetitive and predictable, relying heavily on cliched imagery and language. Overall, the poem is a light and enjoyable read, but it could benefit from more careful development and revision | |||||
As You all can see, Stuarts Sonnet titled: “Brains that Cool: A christmas Sonnet” is the winner! stuart, see me for your chocolate or crisp high five.
Special Mention: Joanna’s 3rd offering was the most original – the pack of dogs being quite a twist!
I reproduce Stuart’s Winning poem below:
Brains that Cool: A Christmas Sonnet
Glorious librarians, wonderful and kind
Their knowledge vast, their passion never wanes
Like Christmas lights, they shine and light the mind
In summer heat, they cool us with their brains
They love chocolate, like a child at play
And coffee too, to keep them sharp and bright
They even like a beer, at end of day
To relax and unwind, a welcome sight
Their work is like a symphony, composed
With care and skill, each note in perfect place
They guide us through the stacks, as if enclosed
In a treasure trove, a hidden, secret space
Librarians, like a gift, bring joy and light
Their love of learning, a beautiful sight.