Twice Aged

Twice aged.

Fully flavored,

and smooth.

Aromatic aromas, waft through the air.

Triplicity of sugared maple, wood, and char.

Distilled in an amber tincture.

Served neat.

Its bouquet, a lingering kiss.

Come sup with me,

and let us share this elixir,

called life.

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

Really nice. I appreciate diction choices. The change from Latinate words linger, elixir, to the Germanic, life, is effective.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I'm always pleased when my vision translates. Thank you ever so much :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I love your vivid description of wine. it sounds intimate as people sharing wine together.

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) thank you

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I love the descriptions...the animation of this poem...and of course, what has a bouquet like a kiss lingering?

Life, of course.
If only we appreciated as much as we do an extravagant dinner out.
nicely done, Cherrie,
j.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you I wanted to work within the parallels between the two and not add the main topic in until the closing.

[Aura]

This was so interesting, at first I thought you were describing a type of alcholic beverage, but a twist at the end, the poem was about life! Nicely penned!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes, exactly. It's about life. I wanted to make it sound enticing.

[Aura]

Well you certainly did a good job of that! The twist at the end made me re-read the poem, and you did it so well, comparing alcohol to life in a way

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I am not by nature a drinking man but this does sound deliciously tempting. Nicely written Cherrie.

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) thank you I'll give you a short one.

[Patricia Wedel]

A Hot Rum Toddy… for the evening breeze… before the Moon peeps over the trees. Gently, Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

Love a hot toddy

[Patricia Wedel]

Especially in the 🍂 Autumn and through the Winter Snow and Chilly nights… when Books are read by Fire light… Our Cherrie…

[Cherrie Palmer]

Reading by fireside is so relaxing. However at 96° I guess I'll pretend we built a fire. :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Charming to know it is 96 degrees and not Years; however I am aging Gracefully and in early eighties…

[Temperance]

Well, I’ll drink to that! Sounds like you’re describing a fine bourbon. Lovely poem, Ms. Cherrie. I enjoyed the read. Temp

[Cherrie Palmer]

Bourbon is my poison of choice