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Don'T Blame the Quiche Lorraine

Sleep I can’t feign. I hear the falling rain
tapping a refrain on the window pane.
My throbbing pain recedes and I obtain
relief from the migraine which had free reign
like a freight train, a cause for mental strain.
Drat the champagne! Don’t blame the quiche Lorraine.

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Contest: Rhymers Delight Internal Monorhyme
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Placed 2nd
© 7th January 2017

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Susan Ashley

Date: 1/15/2018 10:43:00 PM

Paul, I so enjoyed your monorhyme within a monorhyme depicting the down side of living it up :) An enchanting poem with beautiful flow and a belated congrats on this fine piece.. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2018 10:35:00 AM

Sorry to hear of Julie's ordeal, Susan. If not mistaken, mitochondrial disease effects body organs and loss of energy; I will look it up after I send this off. I will keep you both in my thoughts & prayers. I too have not been very active on PS; mostly the fault of my computer and poor internet reception. Accessing Soup has been a nightmare! Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/16/2018 12:51:00 PM

Hi my dear friend Paul! My lovely daughter, Julie has been hospitalized since Saturday for complications from her mitochondrial disease... so my time on PS has been limited and my muse has been on hold as well... I hope all is well with you my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 1/16/2018 12:09:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. Glad you enjoyed this 'double' monorhyme. Still looking out for a new post from you:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2017 6:13:00 AM

You did really well on this piece Paul. Your poem flows so smoothly. I can see why it won second place. Congratulations on a deserving win! ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2017 11:50:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Connie:) Monorhymes can be fun...this one was:) Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/16/2017 11:12:00 AM

Another win another congratulations. I particularly love this saucy piece. It's always the champagne. Who can blame the quiche. So creative. Sorry I have to follow my heart another fav.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2017 9:40:00 AM

Thank you for your generosity, Armand! So pleased to see you back again. Best regards // paul

Mark Martin

Date: 1/12/2017 3:29:00 PM

Ouch! Congrats Paul! :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/13/2017 5:05:00 PM

Thank you, Mark! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/12/2017 11:29:00 AM

- Great, Paul - .... a winning poem, congratulations ... well deserved - All the best and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/13/2017 5:01:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise :) Regards & Hugs ~ paul

Samiha Zubair

Date: 1/11/2017 1:32:00 PM

Its a beautiful write. Stress can take up any apparel. Paul do check mail

Paul Callus
Date: 1/13/2017 4:57:00 PM

I am so pleased you liked it, Samiha...thank you! Congratulations on your freshly published poetry book..."Reneging Quiescence". Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/10/2017 7:00:00 PM

A great poem with internal/ending Monorhymes, Paul. Congratulations on your fine Podium win. Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 1/11/2017 4:39:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra; I enjoyed your winning entry, too. Regards // paul

Winged Warrior

Date: 1/10/2017 6:16:00 PM

Congrats!!! my friend on the Internal Monorhyme win...poor Lorraine lol...god bless...^WW^

Paul Callus
Date: 1/11/2017 4:38:00 AM

Thank you, WW. We do tend to find scapegoats for most things that go wrong:) Regards // paul

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/10/2017 5:51:00 PM

It made me laugh. This is great. congratulations on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/11/2017 4:35:00 AM

Glad it served its purpose, Dane Ann:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Arlene Smith

Date: 1/10/2017 4:42:00 PM

Reminds me of the hangovers I DO NOT MISS! Last line is too cool for school.. :-) Congrats my friend!.. Arlene

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 5:00:00 PM

So glad you don't miss hangovers, Arlene! Thank you for the pleasant comments:) Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/10/2017 4:25:00 PM

You make us feel this! Love the last line!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:39:00 PM

Thank you, Kim; glad you like it. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/10/2017 3:51:00 PM

Hi Paul, Congratulations on your fine win: -) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:07:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. There were many great entries! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2017 3:18:00 PM

this is COOL, Paul. A fun one, in fact, and I see it got on the winners' list. Congrats.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:09:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/10/2017 8:16:00 AM

Congratulations Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:10:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/10/2017 5:31:00 AM

Ha ha, I enjoyed this one absolutely, Paul:) congratulations on your lovely win:)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:11:00 PM

Thank you, Jo; I can hear you laughing...sounds great:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/10/2017 4:30:00 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:11:00 PM

Thank you for a double visit, Jan...hugs // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 1/9/2017 11:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul. Stay away from the champagne to feel better.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:12:00 PM

OK, Janis...I'll stick to wine next time:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Afzal Nusker

Date: 1/9/2017 10:38:00 PM

A delightful poem. Congrats on your win, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:13:00 PM

Glad you like it, Afzal...thank you. Regards // paul

John Hamilton

Date: 1/9/2017 8:29:00 PM

Great write Paul enjoyed very much, congrats on a fine win!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/10/2017 4:06:00 PM

Thank you, John. Pleased to place high in your contest. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/9/2017 1:21:00 PM

Reads like a winner..Way to go..I enjoyed the flow and rhyme in this one..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 1/9/2017 4:56:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Sara. A pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/8/2017 8:13:00 PM

Your poem made me smile. I especially like the creative rhymes you used. Good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/9/2017 4:49:00 PM

We can't be serious all the time, Agnes:) I'm glad I made you smile; thank you for the feedback. Best regards // paul

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 1/8/2017 10:30:00 AM

Lol! Funny! Thanks for sharing.........A.M.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/9/2017 4:33:00 PM

You're welcome, my friend :) Thank you. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/7/2017 8:46:00 PM

Yes like Sunlite Wanter has spoken, you are funny.Blame it on the champagne. I like quiche Lorraine. I order ir when I eat out. Mmmmm!!!! Enjoyed your poetry.Your Friend.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/9/2017 3:59:00 PM

I can be funny sometimes, Darlene...depends on the mood! You should see me cross-eyed first thing in the morning :) Thank you for a pleasant visit, my friend. Regards // paul