poet agonistes

She would complain bitterly about her poetry, and then read you something that would make you want to give up the art.

no regard for consequence

Writing poetry is a glimpse into how AI works, and how little regard it has for consequences.

able beauty

The beauty of poetry is being able to write poetry.

note for a new year

There is nothing like a new poem.

income gap

My plan was to make a living by writing poetry. But I had a back-up plan of buying a lottery ticket each week.

be afraid, very afraid

In its writing the poem should scare you at first.