emotional bidding

I see your sympathy

and I raise you heartfelt.

well, I see your heartfelt

and I raise you ardent sincerity. 

okay, I see your sincerity

and I raise you profound earnestness.

all right, I see your earnestness

and I raise you devoted honesty.

fine, I see your honesty

and I raise you fervent devotion.

well that's fair enough.

I see your devotion

and I raised you

to unqualified lip-service potential.

so how does that make you essentially feel?