Charmed Chaos
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Panacea for these Lips
The panacea for these lips that yearn to taste the essence
is the way the light hits on the glass of ruby wine
for hidden in its shadows of blood-red luminescence
lies the absolution and restitution for a stressful life.
The luscious nectar as it rolls over this parched tongue
a floral trace of lavender and the blackest of juicy berries
leaving hints and evidence of from whence it comes, or
perhaps it’s been caressed in the arms of a bourbon barrel.
Regardless of the origin, the wine is rich and rare
washing away anguish as I pause in bliss and savor
its warmth envelops my mouth with its subtle flavor
numbing all my cares as they dance away in mid-air.
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
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Beautiful Linda
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Thank you so much Andrew.
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This is really incredible. Reading is almost as good as tasting.
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Thank you. So happy you enjoyed it!
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Nice description of the wine enveloping one’s mouth with flavor.
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Thank you Frank!
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What is it they say “Vino Veritas”? Sounds like you understand your wine, and subscribe to the notion that wine extends health.
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Haha! Yes, I actually wrote a poem titled In Vino Veritas not too long ago. And I have been known to enjoy a glass or two! Thank you for reading.
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Medicine of the vine!! Nature at its best!
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Yes, indeed! Thank you Dwight!
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Such sensuous, delicious lines, Linda:
‘The luscious nectar as it rolls over this parched tongue
a floral trace of lavender and the blackest of juicy berries
leaving hints and evidence of from whence it comes…’
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Thank you so much Kim. I am happy you enjoyed it.
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Such a luscious, descriptive poem. I can’t help thinking that alcohol as medicine sounds like walking a tightrope of sorts.Don’t fall off now 😉
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LOL! Yes, you are so right Paul. Thanks for stopping by.
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I don’t drink at all any more. Many issues with it. But this write is beautiful!
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Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.
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I read this twice to take in all the lovely, delicious description.
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Thank you, I appreciate your lovely words.
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An imbiber’s delight, Linda! Love the evocative imagery you employ!
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Thank you Frank. Appreciate your kind words.
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My pleasure, Linda! 😇
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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