GOOD TO STALE
A film may be stupendously appealing
Again we will not have same feeling.
Humour sounds funny the first time
It doesn't evoke laughter next time.
New home one is happy to occupy
As days go by, it is just a place to stay.
The dish will taste very nice once
Another day it will not be so dense.
First visit to new place is exhilarating
Subsequent visits are not so pleasing.
Perfume smells good when tested
It loses its freshness when applied.
Hugging first time makes one happy
Repeat hugs will leave one grumpy.
Meeting someone afresh feels good
Familiar face makes one brood.
A new photo refreshes one's mind
Same photo may put one in bind.
New appliance is used with cheer
Over time one looks at it with a leer.
Novel gadget is got with admiration
Later it turns into just a contraption.
Driving a new car is very appealing
Next month, it remains parked idling.
Maid appears good in the first few days
Then one starts finding her negative traits.
Mind always hungers for novelty
Then it becomes stale in memory.
- Gopinath S
(penned without ChatGPT support)