Culinary Sonnet

Figs stuffed with proscuitto and mascarpone cheese,
a plate of bacon wrapped scallops and pineapple.
French onion soup is bound to please
or garlic steamed mussels with which to grapple.
Artichoke hearts smothered in sherried cream;
pears with sugar and cinnamon in butter sauteed;
pork tenderloin medallions make a demi-glaced dream
while crisped lyonnaised potatoes are made.
Now with a sip of Pouilly-Fuisse'
tastes flush the palate like a gourmet concert.
A toast to good friends on this wonderful day
as ice wine chills to serve with dessert.
A plate of old fashioned Bananas Foster-
perhaps in the morning, eggs benedict with lobster!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Staton Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 6:50 AM
Nicely written.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 9, 2019 at 10:21 AM
Hello Craig,after reading this poem, I do feel hungry. So i will take a lunch break. Have a nice day my friend.
Roper Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 2:24 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful POTD poem.
Callus Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 1:47 AM
You definitely know how to tempt your readers, Craig, both with the appetizing content and the technical aspect of the sonnet itself. Congrats on POTD. a fav ~ Wishing you a happy new year filled with love, good health, serenity and a faithful muse by your side! // paul
Raven Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 7:31 AM
Hi Craig, dropping by with my belated congratulations on your Poem Of The Day honour with this wonderful sonnet. Now it is time to head for the kitchen. Have a wonderful start to your New Year....Mike.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 6:17 AM
A delicious write, truly! A fave! Congrats on POTD!
Nicole Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Certainly a Mixture of Delicious Rhymes!! :) Clever and Creative!! Indeed! Congratulations Craig, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Ashley Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 9:08 AM
A sumptuous sonnet of delectable delights, Craig. I loved your rhymes as much as the menu. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors.. ~Susan
Gentile Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 10:31 AM
It all just sounds so wonderful Craig, Congrats on your POTD !!
Wanter Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM
My mouth is watering! Meet you at your front door. YUM! Congratulations on your writing talent, too.
La France Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Craig, great write and congratulations on having your poem selected as POTD, enjoy the honor ~
Roper Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Craig, congratulations on POTD. Happy Holidays .. Hugs Eve ~`*
Teagan Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 9:05 AM
wow, delicious sonnet, do you really cook all these things? yummmmm
Smith Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 8:54 AM
Yum, congratulations Craig on a delicious write and honor...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 8:40 AM
Are you taking reservations??? Congratulations on POTD! Delicious poem ;p xomo
Sands Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
Gondolf Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 4:15 AM
Reading this was a culinary treat, Craig, congrats on POTD. John
Warrior Avatar
December 25, 2018 at 6:27 AM
A meal to die! for lol...have a wonderful holiday season Craig...and Merry culinary Christmas...love & light...^WW^
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Yum yum! Love the last two lines...no the last three lines...oh the whole enchilada! Nicely done, Craig! A fave!
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