Bee in Amber.
A single syllable syllable
Segment of speech usually consisting of a vowel with or without accompanying consonant sounds (e.g., a, I, out, too, cap, snap, check). A syllabic consonant, like the final n sound in button and widen, also constitutes a syllable.
held unsung
for centuries
in such bliss
as this bitter bitter
1. an austere and unpalatable taste like that of quinine.
2. a medicinal and culinary agent used as a tonic, alterative or appetizer.
bitter almond
a variety of Prunus amygdalus, the almond tree. honey
might still level
a holy city
or bring a pilgrim,
as he tries
to sing it, swiftly swift
adj. swift·er, swift·est
1. Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast. See Synonyms at fast1.
2.
to his knees.
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