Bitter for Sweet
I thought my goodbye would roll from a bitter tongue.
Instead, I put the feelings on the back burner
and brought them to a simmer with a low flame long enough
to evoke fragrant sweetness.
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What a persuasive example for holding one’s tongue!
Many thanks, Gaby!
It took some restraint…until it didn’t.