Sunday, August 4, 2024

"The Blacksmith's Tale" - Genealogy Poems and Song Created by Artificial Intelligence

 I've used FREE Artificial Intelligence tools to create biographies, poems and songs about genealogy and family history in the recent past, including:

I have several more - some of my AI-generated poems are in my blog posts above, and some of my AI-created songs are in the blog posts and online at Suno.com (see   https://suno.com/@skeletalvenue315). 

This week, I wanted a poem and song about the life of my 2nd great-grandfather, Isaac Seaver (1823-1901), a blacksmith, Civil War soldier and a resident of Leominster, Massachusetts.   I had Microsoft Designer create an image to depict Isaac Seaver's life in about 1870 Massachusetts:

I requested ChatGPT-4o (an AI tool) to create a poem about the life of my 2nd great-grandfather, Isaac Seaver 1823-1901) using this prompt:

Write a poem about Isaac Seaver, born 1823, son of Benjamin and Abigail Seaver, born in Westminster MA, whose father died when he was 2, adopted by step-father, died in Leominster MA in 1901, married Juliet Glazier in 1847 who died in childbirth of daughter Juliet, married (2) Lucretia Smith in 1851, had children Frank, Elizabeth, Benjamin and Ellen, married (3) Alvina Bradley in 1888; a Civil War soldier in Massachusetts 4th regiment of Heavy Artillery, a blacksmith and hay fork maker. 

Here is the ChatGPT-4o poem:

 “The Blacksmith’s Tale”


In 1823, a child of fate,
Born in Westminster, early and late,
Isaac Seaver, strong and fair,
With parents Benjamin and Abigail's care.

But when he was but two years old, 
His father's hands turned cold, 
Leaving behind a son so young, 
With life's sad song yet unsung.

Adopted then, by step-father's grace, 
Isaac grew in a loving place. 
From childhood's dawn to adult stride, 
In Leominster, his heart would abide.

In '47, Juliet Glazier he wed, 
A love so deep, soon sorrow led, 
For childbirth claimed her gentle breath, 
Leaving daughter Juliet in the wake of death.

In '51, Lucretia Smith became his wife, 
Bringing new light into his life. 
With Frank, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Ellen, 
Their family thrived, their hearts so swellin'.

The Civil War's harsh call did sound, 
Isaac stood his ground profound, 
Massachusetts' 4th, his regiment's name, 
He fought with honor, earned his fame.

A blacksmith by trade, with hands of skill, 
Crafting hay forks with iron will, 
In '88, Alvina Bradley he wed, 
Together they shared the paths they tread.

From forge to field, from war to peace, 
Isaac's spirit did not cease, 
In 1901, he took his rest, 
In Leominster's earth, forever blessed.

A life of trials, love, and grace, 
In history's pages, he found his place, 
Isaac Seaver, a name to hold, 
In stories whispered, his legacy told.

Using the same prompt, here is a poem created by Perplexity (another AI tool):

In Westminster's forge, a life began,
Isaac Seaver, born in 1823's span.
Benjamin and Abigail's son, so young,
When father's death left life's song unsung.
A step-father's care, a new path to tread,
Young Isaac grew, by fate's hand led.
In blacksmith's trade, he found his art,
Shaping metal with skill and heart.
In '47, Juliet Glazier became his bride,
But tragedy struck, she too soon died.
A daughter named Juliet, her mother's grace,
Left behind in this earthly place.
Lucretia Smith, his second wife,
Brought new hope to Seaver's life.
Frank, Elizabeth, Benjamin, and Ellen dear,
Four more children to hold so near.
When civil war tore the nation apart,
Isaac answered duty's call with valiant heart.
In Massachusetts' 4th Heavy Artillery,
He served with honor and loyalty.
Hammer and anvil, his daily toil,
Crafting hay forks from unyielding soil.
In Leominster, his final days were spent,
A life well-lived, a legacy well-meant.
In 1888, Alvina Bradley he wed,
The third chapter of love he led.
Till 1901, when his journey ceased,
Isaac Seaver found his final peace.
A tale of resilience, love, and strife,
Isaac Seaver's remarkable life.
From Westminster's birth to Leominster's end,
A story of strength, on which we can depend.

And here is the AI song and lyrics created from a shortened prompt on Suno.com, using an acoustic folk style (but with only 200 characters):


THE BLACKSMITH's TALE

[Verse]
Born in eighteen twenty-three
Westminster his home to be
Father gone when he was young
Life's a battle just begun

[Chorus]
Isaac Seaver strong and true
Through the hardships he'd push through
Family ties and war he braved
Legacy of love he gave

[Verse 2]
Juliet Glazier by his side
Until the day she sadly died
Lucretia Smith became his wife
Then Alvina shared his life

[Chorus]
Isaac Seaver strong and true
Through the hardships he'd push through
Family ties and war he braved
Legacy of love he gave

[Bridge]
Five children grew beneath his care
Civil War he'd face despair
Blacksmith's hammer always near
Forging love and shedding fear

[Verse 3]
Leominster in nineteen-oh-one
His journey ended yet begun
In the hearts of those he loved
Legacy forever above.

These stories, told in verse and song, are part of my genealogy and family research.  My hope is that they will be passed down to my grandchildren and their descendants to highlight the importance of sharing stories, memories and love of our ancestors.  I will add them to my Google Drive and to my YouTube channel and my FOREVER account.

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1 comment:

Carolyn Lancaster said...

Hi Randy, Great results from your new-found hobby. As usual, you make things fun. Thanks.

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:38:00 PM PDT

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