The Jar Beneath My Tongue

The Jar Beneath My Tongue

A Poem by Audrey Howitt


By Henjansson (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons


I keep my disappointment in a jar beneath my tongue
and I let it roll around there sometimes
just to see what it tastes like.

Sometimes when I am feeling alone
I take it out,
check its color,
its veneer--
--bright blue lapis.

Today it slides easily 
from one side to another
and a coolness seeps out--
cucumber and mint.
It isn't what I expect of disappointment really.
I had thought a bitter flavor,
or spicy,
so I could feel my anger.

Today as it slips and rolls
in its coolness
I wonder if anger will come
or will its coolness soothe~

copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2012

© 2012 Audrey Howitt


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"I keep my disappointment in a jar beneath my tongue
and I let it roll around there sometimes
just to see what it tastes like." I am just shaking my head wondering how someone can so brilliantly think of and pen this! Truly.
Disappointment is so hard to swallow, and keeping in a jar (to prevent spillage and messes) to "roll around", this is just too incredible.

This entire poem is mesmerizing. I have read it over and over and love the flavor!

I have just discovered how to add favorites so this will be my first. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


From my view I see this as holding ones tongue. Listening to all the ramblings of some people can drive you mad. Sometimes words even slip out without thinking about it. Really like the imagery.
Good poem.

Posted 11 Years Ago


hmmm is this your version of a cuss jar? lol
I'm kidding....

The color blue...it cools it soothes...the taste, it depends on the mood. :)
love the pic and the metaphors. Nice work.

Muse

Posted 11 Years Ago


Color's describe our moods, feelings.....so much, such a fantastic way of exhibiting this.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Excellent... A jar beneath your tongue. Now that's my kind of style, a unique and difficult metaphor that is exemplified throughout and deepened. Interesting, too with imagery to add! "Today as it slips and rolls
in its coolness
I wonder if anger will come
or will its coolness soothe~"


Posted 11 Years Ago


I just happened upon this and am stunned. It is incredible! Awesome job!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Whoa! I can honestly say that I have never seen anything like this before. This little jar amazed me. The imagery was bold, to say the least. I love how the flavors inside the jar flare up and die down with time.

Posted 11 Years Ago


A one-of-a-kind reflection; reminding me how unique and incredibly talented you truly are!
My most profound admiration, Lady Audrey.

Posted 11 Years Ago


This is so kewl, loved the opening lines and were it then took me

Posted 11 Years Ago


Very creative and impressive. A truly unique poem. Love the idea of disappointments having tastes....what do we do with our disappointments, accept them or let them put us in a rage. Nicely done.

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Added on March 28, 2012
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Audrey Howitt
Audrey Howitt

Alameda, CA



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I am so happy to be writing! I was an attorney in my previous incarnation. These days, I teach voice mostly, write some and do a little psychotherapy. It seems like a good combination for me. I h.. more..

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