Notes About The Poem

For Joesph May's Quintilla poetry contest.

Using abbaa rhyme shceme

A Spanish form of eight syllable lines. The rhyming scheme can vary in presentation ie a.a.b.b.a, a.b.b.a.a. etc but only two consecutive lines may have the same rhyme scheme.

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Drunkard Muse

My drunkard muse can be a curse. Pouring shots full of poetry, craving a sober history. Tipsy rhymes reverb in reverse, so ink's teetotal in free verse.
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Kauffman Avatar
October 26, 2023 at 10:03 AM
So fun, SO! This is a carefully craft bit of whimsy with words like "drunkard," "shots," "sober," "tipsy," and, my favorite "teetotal!" So clever. Made me smile ear to ear. Good thing I can't get a DUIDP - driving under the influence of delightful poetry! Hope you muse sobers up soon! Maybe a bit of coffee! Blessings!
Hind Avatar
October 25, 2023 at 4:35 PM
Awww... your poem and picture and cute....
Hind Avatar
October 25, 2023 at 4:35 PM
are*
George Avatar
October 25, 2023 at 12:07 AM
Enjoyed the humor of your writing ! You are equally at ease with rhyming poetry and free verse. In your free verse, the muse in you finds free rein and ventures out to conquer dizzying heights. I allow my pen to have a recess for a few days, as I am going on a tour for a few days. Won't be able to read your poems or comment on them.
Andresen Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 1:25 PM
- (very different from you, S.O. :))) - Enjoy reading ... with a smile :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
May Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 12:54 PM
A muse to high for rhymes and verse, Congrats on your win Silent, Very nicely penned
Roper Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Back with big congratulations in your win. Hugs my friend.
Roper Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Cute one... my drunken pen decided to take a nap after a fifth of black ink. God bless you.
Rolland Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 5:49 PM
so creative aand new, i didn't know this form, thanks to your muse, yann
Williams Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Very imaginative S1. Just because you're a teetotaler doesn't mean you should deny your Muse. Just kidding, good luck in the contest. Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 1:29 PM
Quite imaginative, Silent One
Poet Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 7:14 AM
Your poetry, my friend, has reached dizzying new heights of sophistication and talent. Complex rhymes like those above attest to your skill as a poet. The combination of comedy and reality in such a masterful way was a special highlight for me.
Pandit Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 6:26 AM
Tipsy rhymes--aptly descriptive, my friend.
M  Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 5:13 AM
Real with a touch of humour ….nice one dear! Debx
One Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 5:31 AM
Thank you Deb.
Empress Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 3:14 AM
Ahhh so you’ve been entertaining your muse today! I see your ink is flowing effortlessly! Lol! Whats teetotal? Thats a new one for me!! Well you are a walking prompt for many! You speak poetry too, so this i do believe, too much of anything can be intoxicating! what a cut pic you’ve used too here! Shots of poetry, i will definitely take! With such profound rhymes! Definitely will be a top winner! Goodluck for the contest! Who am i to say you are talented? im jus a mere amateur! Im a true fan :p
One Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Teetotal is a person who has never drank alcohol.. You are always too kind in your comments and your poetry is far superior than mine... this is what rains brings, poetry i guess lol.. Thanks
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