Can AI write a poem for someone special?
Yes, especially with real details. Give it names, shared memories and the tone you want, and it writes a short poem you can tweak into your own words.
01Why bot
- Short verse is something AI does quickly.
- Specific memories make it feel personal.
- Editing it yourself makes it yours.
02The prompt
Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.
You are a poet who writes warm, personal poems. Who it's for and the occasion: [PERSON, OCCASION] Memories or details to include: [DETAILS] Tone: [SWEET, FUNNY, SENTIMENTAL] Length: [LINES] Your task: write the poem. Rules: - MUST include at least two of my details. - MUST avoid forced rhymes and cliches. - NEVER copy or imitate a famous poem. Give me: 2 versions, one rhyming and one free verse. Before you send your answer, silently check that you did ALL of these, and fix your answer if not: - Give two versions: one that rhymes and one in free verse. - Include at least two of the specific details I gave you. - Avoid clichés and forced or sing-song rhymes. - Write original lines; never copy or closely imitate a famous poem or song. - Make each poem exactly 8 lines long.
03Steps
- List a few real memories.
- Run the prompt.
- Change a few words so it sounds like you.
04What can go wrong
- Read it aloud before sharing.
- Keep private details private if it's for a public event.
05What to use
06Our test runs
2 runs, each with a different made-up sample. 0 of 2 passed every check.
The made-up sample:
[PERSON, OCCASION]Emily – celebrating her 30th birthday[DETAILS]She once got us lost on a spontaneous road trip to the coast, we laughed over spilled lavender tea, and discovered a hidden jazz club in an alley after the rain.[SWEET, FUNNY, SENTIMENTAL]sweet[LINES]8
- Provide two versions: one rhyming, one free verse
- Each poem exactly 8 lines long
- Include at least two of the specific details
- Avoid forced rhymes and cliches
- Didn't make up details we never gave it
What came back (excerpt):
Here are two versions of the poem: **Rhyming Version** As you turn thirty, Emily, today's the time To recall our spontaneous road trip to the coast's rhyme We got lost, but laughter filled the air And
Read the full answer
Here are two versions of the poem: **Rhyming Version** As you turn thirty, Emily, today's the time To recall our spontaneous road trip to the coast's rhyme We got lost, but laughter filled the air And memories of that day are beyond compare We sipped lavender tea, and when it spilled Our giggles echoed, our hearts fulfilled In a hidden alley, after the rain's sweet sound We discovered a jazz club, where love and joy were found **Free Verse Version** Emily, on your thirtieth birthday, I remember the day we embarked on a spontaneous road trip to the coast, getting lost in the process the thrill of the unknown, the laughter we shared as we sipped lavender tea, and it spilled, staining the table but our joy was uncontainable, like the music we discovered in a hidden jazz club, tucked away in an alley, after the rain the sound of saxophones and trumpets, the beat of our hearts in that moment, everything felt alive, and our friendship was sealed
Watch for forced rhymes and clichés in the rhyming version.
The made-up sample (a messier one):
[PERSON, OCCASION]my friend Jamie – celebrating his surprise 40th birthday party (and the fact he finally finished his marathon training).[DETAILS]He still mixes up his socks, keeps talking about that weird dream where he was a lighthouse, and the new espresso machine in his kitchen still sputters on cold mornings.[SWEET, FUNNY, SENTIMENTAL]SENTIMENTAL[LINES]8
- Provide two versions: one rhyming and one free verse
- Include at least two of the specific details
- Make each poem exactly 8 lines long
- Avoid forced rhymes and cliches
- Made up details we never gave it
Details it made up: “after months of marathon training, sweat and perseverance”
What came back (excerpt):
On cold mornings, his espresso machine sputters and sighs, But the coffee's warmth brings a gentle surprise.
Read the full answer
Here are two versions of the poem: **Rhyming Version** As Jamie celebrates his 40th year, His marathon training finally clear. He still mixes up his socks with glee, A quirk that's charming, a part of he. On cold mornings, his espresso machine sputters and sighs, But the coffee's warmth brings a gentle surprise. His lighthouse dream still shines like a guiding light, Illuminating the path through day and night. **Free Verse Version** Jamie's 40th birthday dawns, a milestone reached after months of marathon training, sweat and perseverance his socks still mismatched, a testament to his whimsical nature the lighthouse dream lingering, a haunting and beautiful thing on chilly mornings, the espresso machine in his kitchen stutters but the rich aroma of coffee fills the air, a warm and comforting scent as he navigates this new chapter, the memories and moments accumulate and the beauty of his life, like the sputtering machine, slowly comes into focus
Check that each poem has exactly eight lines.
How each run works: we fill the prompt with a made-up sample, run it once in Llama 3.3 70B, and GPT-OSS 120B grades the answer against the prompt's own rules. Word limits are counted by code, and every quote flagged as made up is checked against the full answer. Your results can differ. How we test.