TAKE A BITE
ALM No.78, July 2025
POETRY
A crimson blush, a whispered plea,
A symphony of spices, wild and free.
A molten core, a golden hue,
A taste that dances, fresh and new.
The first bite taken, soft and light,
A burst of flavor, pure delight.
A secret hidden, deep inside,
A journey fragrant, far and wide.
But wait, a twist, a sudden turn,
A savory surprise, a hidden fern.
A tangy zing, a citrus burst,
A flavor's waltz, a taste that's cursed.
Not bitter, not sour, not too sweet,
A perfect balance, oh so neat.
A culinary dream, a work of art,
A second bite, a captive heart.
The palate sings, a joyful song,
A dance of flavors, righting wrong.
The spices dance, a vibrant show,
A symphony of tastes, to and fro.
From humble start, to grand finale,
A masterpiece, beyond compare.
A culinary wonder, bold and bright,
A taste so exquisite, a pure delight.
Plamen Vasilev: , an award-winning freelance writer/poet with published works online and in a dozen US magazines. I have been writing since I was 10. I have won numerous writing contests and have awards from different parts of the world. I am a creative person with big dreams and also love to help people. I also have Certificates on Creative Writing from the UK writing centre, from the Open University in Scotland, Oxford Study Centre and from Harvard University.
