Windowsill Wine

Not all things age well, or like fine wine, as some would say.

Fermenting thoughts, spill
From the brim of my mind's eye
And I can no longer suppress
All those vinegar notes
The taste of you has bittered
Like a sour'd wine...
Hopefully, the stain isn't permanent

Author's Note

Just needed to get this out. Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Oh so so clever Travis...
Sadly many relationships do start out with a burst of fresh air only to end painfully like a dead spider in the corner of the room.
Loved this early morning read, Lisa...in Spain

[Robert Haigh]

Some relationships can start out so well, and yet they end quite bitterly. Perfectly and poetically described!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, so much... your thoughts and review are greatly appreciated.

[Gee]

Hmmm, that bitter taste that some folk leave does linger but drinking from other glasses helps to remove the taste until it no longer there.
Like this Travis

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

"Drinking from other glasses," you had me at hello. Lol if only I wasn't so smitten by the one glass for so long.

[Pryde Foltz]

If only there was some baking soda for the lovelorn. Just remember the heartbroken are always in good company. A short verse for you, dear poetic friend:)

honey is better
than bitter wine
pour the mead
share some cheer
with the similarly
pickled

(That would be me ... pickled)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I must be nearly pickled. Lol either way, pour me up a drink! Thank you for the poetic response, friend.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

This poem is like a strong shot of a strong drink of words carefully chosen. Well penned. Tyfs

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you... the review is greatly appreciated.

[Chris Shaw]

Some stains don't fade. Excellent brevity and knife sharp with it. You certainly made your point. Better out than in says I. Well done Travis.

Chris

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Chris... your visits and thoughts are always appreciated.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Travis.

[KWP]

Oooh yes .... sounds like the final turn before total release. What a damn awesome feeling. can you send some of that learnt knowledge my way???

Very succinct, something I struggle with - ahhh - maybe a lesson for another day.

Nice to meet you totally uninvited - hehehe !

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It indeed is that final turn, as you put it. I struggle with short precision of my words and thoughts as well. I've began to challenge myself with pieces such as this. It's nice to meet you as well.

[Einstein Noodle]

well done! strong metaphor throughout .. some of the very best poem are few in words and lines ... "...vinegar notes" ... wow!! great stuff .. i feel this to the bone ... such pain .. that point of knowing it will never be the same again ... she is gone ... it hurts ... oh my! :( really wonderful poem says i! title to close. thanks for sharing!
E.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It's amazing how things change, no? Some for better, and clearly, some for worse. We can't allow the bad things to linger... thank you for such motivating words.

[light and ashes]

Wow! What powerful words! "Hopefully, the stain isn't permanent."
Ouch!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, this came from a personal space, glad to see it was so affecting.

[light and ashes]

It sure was! :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the memory is permanent, the stain does fade after a time.

j.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

At least the stain will fade... thank you for your review, friend.