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Feb 10, 2026
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Rum and Raspberries
The arrogance I hold!
To think I should know
the answers to
everything!
Meanwhile,
someone else
somehow discovered
that the Milky Way
tastes like raspberries
and smells like rum...
...and I don't mean the candy bar.
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Geezer
2 months 1 week ago
Well now...
do you think that it's true? I've wondered. I'll bet it would make one hell of a chocolate bar, though.
Always the thoughtful stuff from you, Lavender. I'll bet that our muses have met in passing. ~ Geez.
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Lavender
2 months 1 week ago
Hello, Geezer,
Yes, it's true!
Amazing things just waiting for a poem!
Thank you for reading, and, Yes! I imagine our muses have met out yonder at some point, too!
Lx
John Leslie O'Kelley
2 months 1 week ago
Rum and Raspberries
I don't feel like you have much arrogance, if any, but I really loved this evocative poem!
Lavender
2 months 1 week ago
Hello, John,
So kind of you to say. Just a reminder that no one knows it all - always something amazing to learn about the universe!
Thank you for reading!
L
Rula
2 months 1 week ago
Dear friend
This goes a bit over my head for some reason. I do 't mean to ask for help as I know it has to do with the cultural background. I just wanted you to know I've been here :)
I think this deserves more traffic. It's neat and thoughtful as it should be
Thank you for sharing 🌷
Lavender
2 months 1 week ago
Hello, Rula!
Yes, this one is a bit abstract. I happened across this delightful fact that the Milky Way holds a dust cloud containing chemical compounds in its core that gives off the fragrance of raspberries and the flavor of rum. A bit humbling to realize great minds are at work discovering the vast unknown of our amazing universe!
I always appreciate you reading and commenting! I hope you have been well!
L
John Leslie O'Kelley
2 months 1 week ago
Lavender
I wonder where you read this, or who told you about it, but it's interesting none the less. No one knows everything, except deity and he or she may or may not know everything either, we all pick up pieces to begin the journey within. I thought it to be a beautiful poem, full of the mystery that holds our interest. Sorry if my punctuation isn't that good. I hope you understand what I just wrote.
Lavender
2 months 1 week ago
Hello, John,
Fairly often, I casually browse the internet to check out what's going on in our Universe. I find it fascinating. I came across this delightful fact, and felt very humbled.
Thank you!
L
Wallyroo92
2 months 1 week ago
Rum and Raspberries
I really dug this. It's cute and fun. I've always had an affinity for poetry about the comos and the universe, why not make it taste and smell like raspberries and rum!
Nicely done.
Lavender
2 months 1 week ago
Thank you...
so very much! The universe holds endless discoveries and amazement.
I admire those people who search the vast open space beyond!
Thanks for reading! I appreciate you!
L
John Leslie O'Kelley
2 months 1 week ago
Lavender
You are such a kind and wise friend!
William Lynn
2 months ago
Thank You
Hi Lavender.
Sorry to take so long to comment, but I wanted to to know that you have taught me something new. I had no idea that there were chemical compounds in the Milky Way that smelled like raspberries and rum, but tonight I'll go out on the porch and imagine that I can taste the delicious concoction.
Thanks for a delightful poem and a taste of our universe. - Will
Lavender
2 months ago
Hello, Will,
I like to browse articles on the cosmos occasionally, and read about this discovery. I thought it was delightful.
Thank you for reading!
L