Ode to True Caramel
Melting into yourself
You reveal amber dreams
Dusted with delicate fancies.
Swirled between
Seventy shades of spice
You darken with delight.
You drizzle yourself
Across your wicked heart
Saved seconds before turning bitter.
In your realm
You invite eyes to swoon.
Photo by Jordane Mathieu on Unsplash
I recently made true caramel with melted sugar and was left with hearts on my tongue and words in my pen, hence this poem. The caramel was a rich amber color, sticky and divine, not the sad sauce that comes in jars or the commercialized goo that goes into candy bars. Try making it yourself here.
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Dominic Alapat
A beautiful poem with lush and evocative lines! The delicious sensuality of these phrases made my mouth water!
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Amisha Acharya
Such a beautiful and mystical piece of poetry <3 . You expressed yourself really well!
Sandra Ans
I love the words and the fact, that you were inspired by making a true caramel! In my case, I would make caramel with salt… a salted caramel is one of the most delicious things that I have ever eaten! Have you tried it?
Jaya Avendel
I love salted caramel as well. The salt offsets the sugar so nicely. 🙂
aimsysantics
What beautiful words. I can just imagine the caramel drizzling down from a spoon. Will have to check the recipe out…it sounds delicious!
Aimsy xoxo
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Mrs. P&P
This made me crave home made caramel!
Libby Sommer
Excellent detail.
Lisa's Notebook
This beautiful, Jaya, you will be pleased to know that my mouth is watering now and if I close my eyes I can smell the caramel on the air!
Jaya Avendel
😍 Your words melt my heart, Lisa!
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Giulia
Beautiful! I love the images here.
lifestyleseason
Love this poem! So unique and good! Thank you for sharing this!
Ellie-M
Beautifully written! And sounds yummy too!
barbaraleaver
Handmade caramel – yum!
Amber Page
Loved this one! I love a bit of caramel!
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Thecaskconnoisseur
Reading this just reminded me of drinking a whisky right now, you’ve described exquisite flavours which are sweet texture.
Jaya Avendel
🙂 Thank you!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
I am melting with the though on “darken with delight”.
I love this concept.
Grazie Jaya ❤️
mdrnminimalists
You painted the picture of liquid caramel so nicely!! From the color to the texture to the taste!! I like that you even included a great caramel recipe. They’re easy to make and easy to enjoy. Now I am craving for a caramel brulee latte from Starbucks LOL!
Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com
Jaya Avendel
These caramels were deserving of a poem and I am glad I was able to share such a precise picture!
The recipe is delicious and rewarding. I want a caramel brulee now too . . . 😂
Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)
Love it! Caramel is one of my favourite treats. Add in a little chocolate and it’s pure heaven.
Julia
You have such a way with words, this was a gorgeous poem to read! Will also be definitely trying that caramel recipe too, may even make some as Christmas gifts! Beautiful poem x
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Jaya Avendel
I want to send out boxes of handmade caramels this year too! Great minds think alike. 😉
Ingrid
Delicious, Jaya!
Lucy
How beautiful!