Notes About The Poem

Original title: the Sentimental Taste

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Sentimentality

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 © | Year Posted 2022

Poem

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Toney Avatar
June 18, 2022 at 3:35 PM
Wow, Andrea! “Ram manufactured feelings down our throats”, “feel the bile rising”, and “literally vomit.” What a very visceral, visually vivifying poem!
Radice Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 9:42 AM
Andrea, a great take on the contest theme. Yours is a very clever write. Good Luck. Cheers - Gary
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 11:11 AM
thanks for that. It's a harsh poem but what the sponsor is looking for. I really do dislike over-sentimental poems.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 10:08 PM
Right on Andrea! I have to catch up on all your posts. There are so many! Hope you are having a great weekend! Blessings xxoo
Zahid Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 2:00 AM
Beautifully written. Best wishes in the contest
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