A study exploring students' responses to AI-generated poetry versus original works by Emily Dickinson revealed surprising insights into emotional connections with literature. While students found AI poetry to be soothing and relatable, they struggled to appreciate Dickinson's original poems, often rejecting them as 'definitely' AI-generated. This disconnect was underscored by their disappointment upon learning the truth, as they felt a lack of connection with AI-generated texts. The study highlights the ongoing significance of human experience and emotion in literature, suggesting that while AI can produce fluent texts, it may lack the depth of genuine human expression. As one student poignantly stated, poetry relies on the imperfections of human experiences, raising concerns about technology's ability to replicate such emotional depth.