How frequently do we use metaphor
Gustatory, culinary, of taste
To describe how that novel in a drawer
Made the hours given to it no waste?
Sinking our teeth into a narrative
Biting off denser prose than we can chew
Finding scenes distasteful, hard to forgive
Savoring a delicious point of view
Diction can be sweet, sour or salty
Plots can be half-baked, ineptly prepared
Characters can seem stale, foul or crusty
Settings fresh, to old recipes compared
The reader’s mind has both tongue and palate
Not every tale is fit for its clean plate
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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