Sentimentality
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Original title: the Sentimental Taste
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A sentimental writer
tries to ram manufactured feelings
down our throats.
Those of us inclined toward an appreciation
of authentic emotions
will feel the bile rising
as we try to digest what we deem to be
indigestible.
A reader or a writer who -
like a connoisseur of fine foods and wines -
enjoys what is natural
and devoid of artificial additives
will (upon reading overly seasoned and flavored
sentimental poetry)
most likely wish to
literally vomit.
May 25, 2022 for Julia Ward's
Sentimentality Poetry Contest
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2022
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