Speech

You have been tasked with giving a speech, but you do not know

Where to start, there is a roadblock and ideas do not freely flow

So you turn to charGPT for some advice and aid

And within seconds a workable outline has been laid

Using the outline as a scaffolding, in your own words you write

The first draft of your speech, but something does not feel right

The speech touches upon every point relevant

But it seems too generic in its content

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Already unhappy about having “cheated”

You re-read your draft to see what can be deleted

And replaced by something distinctive

Something that does not appear contrived, but instinctive

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What could be more distinctive than a personal story told

As part of your speech, that could the audience’s attention hold

You realize you have a deeply personal story to tell

That could tie in with your speech and increase its impact as well

You rewrite the speech incorporating your story unique

You are reasonably confident the audience’s interest it would pique

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The day of the speech arrives, and despite your nervousness

You deliver the speech in a manner flawless

Your story resonates with your audience, leads to some moist eyes

It is clear that incorporating the story was wise

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Great speakers are the ones who tell personal tales

Engaging the audience with old-fashioned storytelling never fails