Where does a poem end?
Neverending is an AI and literary experiment (also explored under the moniker EndlessVerse) built around cyclic poetic forms, stanza recombination, and the mechanics of literary momentum.
It explores procedural systems that generate evolving, unrepeated poems that continuously fold into their own opening lines, creating an endless, circular reading journey.
Why this project exists
Investigating whether a computational system can evoke the melancholy, persistence, and recursive memory of oral poetry traditions—where verses continuously transform across recitations while maintaining an unmistakable emotional spine.
Instead of generating disposable one-shot stanzas, Neverending treats poetry as an unbroken stream where endings become beginnings.
Creative disciplines
- Procedural Text Engines — Building rule-based grammatical lattices and meter constraints that maintain lyrical cohesion over time.
- Generative Constraint Design — Prompting and structuring language models to adhere to cyclical rhyme schemes and associative imagery.
- Minimalist Reading UX — Designing a distraction-free, contemplative interface where text emerges and dissolves naturally.
Current state
An ongoing prototype and literary investigation. It is presented as a creative exploration into algorithmic poetic forms and circular narratives.
Tags: Generative Poetry · Procedural Text · Constraint Design · Literature
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