Can you write a better EMS poem than a robot?

April is National Poetry Month and, believe it or not, the EMS profession is full of poets! Check out this excerpt from a poem submitted to EMS1 by Atlanta Paramedic Benjamin H. Hawk, NRP:

In the darkness of your fear we hope to shine a light, to stand between you and grave, we will do as trained and hope amongst hope that the divine are pleased with our efforts and allow you to draw at least one more breath.

This is our charge. This is our life. It is our duty, it is a gift given to us by an authority we do not understand and fear to question.

Poetry that details the work and challenges of EMS providers conveys the human emotion hiding behind the tough exterior of the job and its responsibilities. It’s a glimpse into the vulnerability of the profession.

The real question is ... can you convey that emotion better than a robot?

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Check out this computer generated poem from ChatGPT:

“The siren wails, a sign of distress,
An ambulance speeds through the city’s bustling mess.
Responding to a call, a task at hand,
Helping those in need, across the land.

The paramedics, trained and brave,
Are ready for the call, their skills on display.
They rush to the scene, lights flashing bright,
To bring comfort and care, through the night.

With expertise and care, they assess the scene,
Determining the best course, to keep their patient keen.
In the ambulance, they work with precision,
Bringing the best care, with no inhibition.

Their quick response, a lifeline to those in need,
A beacon of hope, to fulfill the deed.
Through the wind and rain, through the dark of night,
The ambulance and its crew, guide the way to the light.

So here’s to the heroes, in their shining rigs,
Bringing peace and comfort, with every shift they dig.
Their tireless efforts, a symbol of care,
Responding to the call, always there.”

Not bad for a computer, right? If you think you can do better, send your EMS-inspired poems to editor@ems1.com.