

Words take up room in my mouth Coarse and bitter Smooth and sweet Complex and spicy Allowing me to experience the complex flavors of Emotion and experience Desire and dreams Hunger and horror Sometimes voracious Eager to be made manifest Sometimes savored Taking time to tumble onto the page When the words combine just right They produce seven course meals Ready for the soul to consume Every color, flavor, texture Providing nourishment for the spirit That only poetry can provide - gws Happy NaPoWriMo eve!