Former Fraulein In France

Outside the city, tasty pomegranates grow,
the Wakefields look forward to delayed honeymoon.
British coffee merchant, James was raised in Bordeaux.
Each day, they sample wines after lunch, after noon;
sober sweethearts smile, their selections apropos.

New to their palates - pomegranate/cranberry,
two acidic fruits, both improve in the blending;
secret recipes mix sweetness with pungency.
The two lovers delve in, raw tastes that are trending;
mixing with dry merlot, a cheese rich and creamy.

James relishes sharing his past with Mallory,
his new bride of three weeks and his dearest delight.
It is here, she'll meet his extended family.
It’s here they foster new clients, enjoy old sights.
Here, they reserve a right and preference for coffee.

written 12 April 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Daniel Avatar
March 12, 2017 at 8:23 AM
This is a lovely write, Reason:) congratulations:)
Smith Avatar
March 11, 2017 at 9:21 AM
Well done Reason, congratulations...
Martin Avatar
March 9, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Great poetry Reason A Poteet! Congratulations on your win! :-)
Inman Avatar
March 9, 2017 at 6:42 AM
A lovely write. It makes a nice beginning to a short story.
Godwin Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 8:32 AM
Very enjoyable! Congratulations on your win and all the best ... CayCay
Krampe Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 7:11 AM
Congrats on your win!
Vinson Avatar
March 7, 2017 at 11:38 PM
This poem delightfully skips through life.
Poteet Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 6:21 AM
Thank you very much. Traisping as one can do, only on a second marriage honeymoon to childhood home. Just part of my Fraulein series after my own 40th anniversary trip to Europe.
Carmack Avatar
March 7, 2017 at 11:12 PM
Beautiful.
Poteet Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 7:03 AM
thanks, rob. I appreciate the placement.
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