There is
a hint of mint
on my lips and a hum
of lemon on my tongue. Enough
for two?
say you. Yes, and please. Iced or neat,
where our lips meet, sugar,
how you honey
me sweet.
© 2026 Jennifer Wagner
dVerse Poetics
Clover honey is made by bees who collect the nectar of clover plants. Shamrocks are a type of clover. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, y’all!
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This form works beautifully for your sweet message.
ReplyDeletehum of lemon and honey kisses, yes, please!
ReplyDeleteI love the shape, the internal rhyme in ‘a hint of mint’, and the appeal to my tastebuds, Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I got all swept away in your delightful poem. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteSweet and mischievous with a hint of mint. A refreshing was to delight the senses.
ReplyDeleteWay, not was
DeleteWonderful. Very sweet, dare I say?
ReplyDeleteSweet cinq! I (predictably) went limericky, but your approach is marveloso
ReplyDeleteLove this poem, Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteYvette M Calleiro :-)
Love the shape, and the hint of mint!
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