Smooth, like
Top-shelf drinks,
Fresh churned butter, and
A con man’s tricks.
Sharp, like
Well-aged cheese,
Finely honed steel, and
Sarcastic words.
Quick, like
Just-launched rockets,
A jester’s wit, and
Those not yet dead.
Slow, like
Just-woken sloths,
Chilled molasses, and
A Southern drawl.
Stuffed, like
Just-mounted deer,
A child’s bear, and
Stomachs after feasts.
Hungry, like
Late-winter bears,
Inquiring minds, and
Black holes in space.
Adjectives.
Well-spent words,
Crafted with care, and
Filled with meaning.
Thanks to my cousin Michelle who helped me think of a third meaning and examples for a few stanzas.
