Of tales and feathers

I asked AI to translate one of my poems. It came up with a surprizingly emotional translation, and helpfully provided a line by line explanation.

Born to make a fairy tale come true

But somehow failing to agree on the price,

We're tired of these wings,

Feathers on the floor and a sore back.

These halos have worn us out,

Everyone wants to touch and rub them;

We'd discuss these halos with Him,

So that He'd be more cautious in the future.

If we're destined to wear masks all our lives

Then down the long road to nowhere

We'll walk, with no shame or hesitation.

How tired we are of these fairy tales.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the translation:

"Born to make a fairy tale come true" - This line suggests that the speakers are creatures or beings who were created to bring about fantastical events.

"But somehow failing to agree on the price" - This line implies that the speakers feel they were not adequately compensated for their powers or the sacrifices they have made.

"We're tired of these wings, feathers on the floor, and a sore back" - These lines vividly describe the physical discomfort and burdens associated with their abilities.

"These halos have worn us out - Everyone wants to touch and rub them" - The speakers express their weariness from the constant attention and demands placed upon them due to their magical status.

"We'd discuss these halos with him, So that he'd be more cautious in the future" - This line indicates a desire to have a direct conversation with the creator or authority figure responsible for their existence, expressing their grievances and seeking change.

" If we're destined to wear masks all our lives Then down the long road to nowhere we'll walk, with no shame or hesitation" - These lines convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of their fate, even if they are not happy with it. They are willing to endure their burdens without shame.

"How tired we are of these fairy tales" - The final line encapsulates the overall sentiment of the poem, expressing the speakers' disillusionment with the world and their desire for a more ordinary existence.