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Feb 14, 2026
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Feedback from me regarding FUSIAN sushi
I hope this surprise patronizing note
finds thee awash with zeal,
and this anonymous consumer
(a married Caucasian,
latitudinarian, nonestablishmentarian,
Pennsylvanian, proletarian,
sexagenarian, and Unitarian
scribe of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania)
of Fusian food products in general
and sushi in particular
wonders if thee might be
a significant cog in wheel
within Fusian corporate hierarchy
or perhaps a spokesperson
cause we (myself and the wife)
regularly shop at Aldi's
in Royersford, Pennsylvania
and no longer espy the sushi
which we bought by the truckload,
(years gone by),
where muscle bound hunks
in sync with favorite comic book heroes
(for example such
as batman, captain marvel,
spider-man, et cetera
or like the masked singers)
flitted to and fro
hither and yon,
where said costumed characters
added levity analogous to being
in a apparel elle universe
even laborers festooned
joined the hoopla,
where Missus
and Mister Schwenksville
looked like an
ideal pair of human steel
unloaded the goods
fast as Flash Gordon
made a debut appearance
which hubbub of activity
happened right outside window
like a freak sideshow
of our rented domicile
(apartment b44
served as our
cramped quarters
going on nine years
come July first 2026),
here at Highland Manor,
which aforementioned entrées
offered multi-dimensional experience
when linkedin with
virtual reality headset,
whereat we could watch a newsreel
how the sushi ingredients
accidentally got brought together
like marriage made in heaven
served as hors d'oeuvres
for breakfast, lunch or supper repast,
which supposedly special occasion
such as the rites of spring
accentuated flight of the bumblebee,
where the music
of Igor Stravinsky played
to acknowledge two
special Alter kockers
(often spelled alte kaker
or abbreviated as AK)
and to regale the specially
selected audience members
to celebrate democratic landslide
after the midterm elections,
where countless unbridled grooms
yet none out staged us -
guests of honor
pledged their troth
videlicet nuptial hymeneal,
for the second but not last time,
where an up and coming
famous internet personality
officiated as myself and spouse
renewed our troth
after being husband
and wife for oh my dog
approximately half our lives
accompanied by Japanese dancers
with white face makeup,
elaborate kimonos,
and traditional updos
generally geisha
(or geiko in Kyoto)
comprised of highly
trained performers
of traditional arts
while apprentices
(trainees) called maiko
entertained spectators
within crowded house
gave a hearty round
of clapping appeal
to one schlepping schlemiel
and his emotional support animal
allowing, enabling and providing
unleashed opportunity
to showcase her bonafides.
adieu - matthew harris
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
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Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem presents a dense, richly detailed narrative that blends personal anecdote with cultural references, corporate critique, and a performative recounting of a ritualized event. The voice is distinctive, adopting an archaic, somewhat formal tone ("thee," "videlicet," "adieu") that contrasts intriguingly with contemporary and pop-cultural elements (comic book heroes, internet personalities). This juxtaposition creates a layered texture that invites close reading.
Strengths: - The poem’s use of cataloguing and enumeration (e.g., the speaker’s self-description, the list of superheroes, the detailed setting) builds a vivid, if somewhat overwhelming, world. This technique effectively conveys the speaker’s personality and the complexity of their experience. - The blending of high culture (Stravinsky, traditional Japanese arts) with everyday life (shopping at Aldi’s, apartment living) and corporate consumerism (Fusian sushi products) offers a nuanced commentary on modern consumption and cultural hybridity. - The poem’s narrative arc—from the initial address to Fusian, through the memory of the sushi shopping spectacle, to the ceremonial renewal of vows—provides a surprising emotional core amidst the dense imagery.
Areas for development: - The poem’s length and density can make it difficult to follow. Consider breaking it into stanzas or sections to provide the reader with breathing space and clearer structural signposts. - Some phrases and references feel overly obscure or idiosyncratic (e.g., "apparel elle universe," "Alter kockers"), which may alienate readers unfamiliar with these terms. Clarifying or contextualizing these could enhance accessibility without sacrificing complexity. - The syntax occasionally becomes convoluted, which can obscure meaning. For example, the long parenthetical phrases and nested clauses might be streamlined to improve flow and comprehension. - The poem’s tone wavers between earnestness, satire, and playful absurdity. Sharpening the tonal consistency or deliberately foregrounding this interplay could strengthen the poem’s overall impact.
Suggestions: - Experiment with line breaks and stanza divisions to highlight key images and moments, and to modulate pacing. - Consider focusing on a few central images or themes to anchor the poem, allowing the more elaborate details to serve as embellishment rather than overwhelming the narrative. - Reflect on the poem’s intended audience and purpose: is it primarily a personal reflection, a corporate critique, a cultural pastiche, or a combination? Clarifying this could guide revision choices.
Overall, the poem offers a rich, imaginative exploration of identity, consumer culture, and ritual, but would benefit from structural refinement and greater clarity to fully engage the reader.
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