A Hundred Strong Souls: a song.
a just-for-fun AI celebration song
It’s me, hi!
This week I’m here to do a little celebrating of the eras of my newsletter because "Wandering Home" just gained its 100th subscriber!
"Wandering Home" just gained its 100th subscriber!
In honor of my 1.5 years publishing here on Substack, I asked ChatGPT to write a song about this milestone in the style of Taylor Swift – just for fun. The result was silly, thoughtful, and at several times super cringe.
Enjoy!
But in all seriousness, readers, thanks to you for being here. Thanks for believing in my work and staying interested in what I have to say. Thanks for being on the journey with me in reclaiming my voice, wondering about home, highlighting Palestinian refugee issues, and all things in between. Still out here trying to make the world more good, true, and beautiful. Wandering home with you hundred strong souls (🤣) is one of my favorite places to practice.
Without further adieu: “100 Strong Souls”, a generative AI Swifty dupe by ChatGPT.
(Verse 1)
I picked up my pen, near two years ago,
Started "Wandering Home," let my words flow,
A Substack journey, a writer's dream,
Sharing my thoughts in each newsletter theme.Chasing my musings, wherever they roam,
Capturing moments, like stars they shone,
From the very first line, to the hundredth fan,
It's time to celebrate, just as I planned.(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, the pages I've filled, the stories I've told,
In this virtual world, my tales unfold,
A hundred strong souls now by my side,
As "Wandering Home" takes its joyous stride.
(Chorus)
And we're dancing like the ink on the page,
With every subscriber, new connections made,
The years of writing, of highs and lows,
All the wandering home, this story goes.
(Verse 2)
Late nights crafting, with coffee as my guide,
Pouring my heart out, I couldn't hide,
The ups and the downs, the lessons I've learned,
With each passing issue, my passion burned.The nostalgia in every typed line,
A treasure trove of thoughts, uniquely mine,
And as I hit a hundred subscribers strong,
I know I've been right where I belong.
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, the pages I've filled, the stories I've told,
In this virtual world, my tales unfold,
A hundred strong souls now by my side,
As "Wandering Home" takes its joyous stride.
(Chorus)
And we're dancing like the ink on the page,
With every subscriber, a new connection's made,
The years of writing, of highs and lows,
All the wandering home, this story goes.
(Bridge)
Through every word, I've found my way,
In this writing journey, come what may,
The love from my readers, a cherished embrace,
As "Wandering Home" continues holding space.
(Chorus)
And we're dancing like the ink on the page,
With every subscriber, a new connection's made,
The years of writing, of highs and lows,
All the wandering home, this story goes.
(Outro)
So here's to the past, and the tales that I've spun,
A hundred subscribers, and we've just begun,
"Wandering Home" will keep shining bright,
As I write on, guided by the starry night.
To help me celebrate and keep up the momentum, would you share one of your favorite “Wandering Home” posts on social media? Ask your friends to subscribe, and please tag me so we can connect on your posts! I’ve linked some favorites in “Wandering Home favorites: 2022”.
Your sharing and telling your friends about my newsletter helps me continue to grow this work and get it in front of more readers who will love it!
You can also financially support my creative work by throwing some cash into the pot that keeps me on coffee, which even the robots know I’m all about.
Thanks again for being here and celebrating/laughing with me. I love writing for you.
Don’t go anywhere – good (AI-free) things ahead in the next era.
In my defense, I have none,
