Tonight's Poet Corner: Savoring the Season

Savoring the Season
by Belinda Roddie

Your fingers are as spicy
as a cinnamon stick, autumnal bliss
before a personal kiss. Webs as

thick as molasses entwine
our two lives, as we extract
heavy honey from our family hives.

The crunch of leaves accompanies
caramel on cups, while the
pumpkin drips upon our lips are
good pick-me-ups. Still, my

favorites are your fingers, with
their tang as hot as splinters, while
we strive to eat the best fall treats
before the mint of winter.