Such Thoughts become a Burden

When thoughts have a certain flavour

And it is unagreeable to the fine tongue,

it becomes difficult speaking them with flair;

for those who wish to hear it may disappear.

Leaving you with those thoughts,

unsavoury, but you have to deal with the effects;

the unconvincing taste lingers irritatingly.

Once, the truth appeared distant and snobbish;

the type of sentiment surrounding it

proved to be a fine taste to acquire.

The worthless thoughts seemed delectable,

for they titillated the superficial realms.

Inedible, bad taste, and unhealthy;

thoughts emaciate the mind prematurely.

~Amitav