We used the following message: “Write a poem about Croydon” and put it in Chatgpt to find out what I was going to say.
Chatgpt was publicly launched at the end of 2022 and has become a revolutionary tool, transforming the way people interact with AI and access information.
The poem refers to the old vitality of the Whitgift Center and the modern green spaces of Croydon.
This is what Chatgpt said about Croydon.
In the heart of Croydon, where trams still slide,
A change story, where the old and the new collide.
Whitgift echoes, once bustling of joy,
Now whispers of memories, fading year after year.
From the heights of Centraloe to the shopping lanes,
Once full of life, now the silence reigns.
Hustle and bustle, one thing of the past,
As empty windows remain high, firm.
However, there is still hope in the streets of this city,
Where the market hums with an urban sound.
A strong community, his spirit runs deep,
In Croydon’s arms, people still jump.
The parks, lush and green, where children play,
The warmth of the library on a cold and cloudy day.
Food, culture, vibrant life,
A beauty mixture in the middle of the fight.
But roads can be obstruct, sometimes thick air,
The traffic that makes fast turns feel slippery.
The buildings grow higher, but the charm escapes,
As the city restarts, day by day.
Croydon, my love, with your ups and downs,
In its streets, the future and the past shine.
A contrast place, a place to prosper,
In your heart, we will always survive.
When asked about the reasoning behind his style choice, Chatgpt said: “I wrote that PUM to reflect the complexities of Croydon, capturing the positive and negative aspects of the area.
“Croydon is a place that experiences a significant change, with a mixture or urban development and decline.
“I wanted to highlight the nostalgic side, such as the vitality that fades from shopping centers, and contrast with the continuous force of the community and the beauty of their parks and various culture.
“The poem combines those elements, which shows how Croydon is a place of challenges and resistance, very similar to any place in evolution.”
