The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

Vanilla

Vanilla rolls off the tongue,
silky like sheets,
soft and smooth,
sophisticated,
satisfying,
sweet.

Vanilla poured into a bowl -
the waft to the nose,
a high from the extract.
Sensational something
stirred up with a wooden spoon.

Vanilla pairs perfectly
with chocolate.
My personal sate
is sprinkles on soft serve
in a sugar cone.

Colorful paintings
cling to vanilla on walls,
as clouds to baby blue skies.

Vanilla rugs are decadent,
don’t bear well with kids and pets.
Clean bare feet keep them neat.

Vanilla, a fan favorite,
vehemently defends itself,
Voluminous and valuable.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Mcintosh Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 5:36 AM
Lovely Vanilla landing on my thoughts... God bless you, Love, Gina
Rodrigues Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 6:56 AM
God bless you, sweet one!
Hind Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 12:41 PM
I loved the alliteration- keep writing!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Thank you, Paige!
Buhagiar Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 3:52 AM
Nothing can compete with vanilla ice-cream. But I have a feeling there's some perfume for vanilla. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Thank you, Victor! Hugs ~ Kim
Stark Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 11:44 PM
I can taste it It's beautiful
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Thank you, Curie!
Wolf Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 7:28 PM
You first three stanzas have me absolutely craving something vanilla. Only it's too late to eat, so I guess my bland personality will have to do. ~ Dull R. Yet
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Thank you, Gershon …nothing bland about your personality :)
Brotherton Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 5:48 PM
I wonder why they use the term vanilla to refer to things that are bland and unpretentious. You have given us so many wonderful images to prove quite the contrary.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 6:35 PM
I know! Thank you, Jerry!
Callus Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 3:06 PM
Vanilla delivered with dollops of alliteration, Kim. Pity to let any go to waste :) Regards // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Thanks, Paul!
Romios Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 1:53 PM
What a unique word that you used to create a most incredible poem! You amaze me, Kim! A favorite. Pangie xx
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Thank you so much, Pangie! :)
Canerdy Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 1:19 PM
Kim, your response to the prompt is very descriptive and appealing! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Thank you, Janice!
Buehler Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 12:28 PM
This beautiful poem leaves me with a distinct craving, Kim. I adore the imagery. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 12:59 PM
Yay! Thanks, Friend! :)
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