On bitterness

Bitter is an essence true to form and complete. The flavor is a wall thick. It stops everything from escaping. The finish is long and deep. Exhale to find the heat. And note the resin on the teeth. Departed yet it sticks. It is wood and well. It comes in steps, with each revealing uncharted words and as yet unnamed perfumes. It is darkness in the mouth, desirable for all, never mind the stigma that it awakes.