hide this bottle

Hide this bottle from me,
That I could drink
This Chateauneuf du Pape
More tempting than the smile of a maid,
this Saint Emilion sneaky
Who has no saint but the name,

Hide this bottle from me,
This haut c$ote de Beaune,
Straight from the Middle Ages,
This rosé of Provence so sincere
Who would make pretty Bretons blush,
In a creperie of Brest.

Hide this bottle from me,
This Sauternes so sweet, so sweet
That makes high school girls naughty,
Hide me this bottle,
That I might well drink,
This wild little sauvignon,
Love is enough to make me drunk.






Cachez-moi cette bouteille, 
Que je pourrais bien boire
Ce Chateauneuf du Pape
Plus tentant que les fesses d’une pucelle,
ce Saint Emilion sournois
Qui n’a de saint que le nom,

Cachez-moi cette bouteille,
Ce haut côte de Beaune,
Venu tout droit du Moyen Age,
Ce rosé de Provence si sincère
Qui ferait rougir de jolies bretonnes,
Dans une crêperie brestoise.

Cachez-moi cette bouteille,
Ce Sauternes si sucré, si doux
Qui rend les lycéennes coquines,
Cachez moi cette bouteille,
Que je pourrais bien boire,
Ce sauvignon peu sauvage,
L’amour suffit à m’enivrer.
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Galpin  Avatar
November 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Powerful.. WOW
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Hello Yann, Hi! Merry Christmas. and all the best for the New Year. I enjoyed reding your poem./Darlene/
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 1:48 PM
This is one of your best poems, Yann. I really liked the clarity of it
Rolland Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 8:08 PM
thank you so much andrea for the supportive words, i think ths is a french poem, then i translated best wishes
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2024 at 1:48 PM
A fave and belated congrats
George Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Missed seeing this as POTD. Though belated, accept my Hearty Congratulations, dear Yann on this honor.
Rolland Avatar
December 2, 2024 at 6:21 AM
thank you so much valsa for the kind intention, as we say in french "mieux vaut tard que jamais", smiles
Anaya Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Back with Congratulations Yann! Well done ~Anaya
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:24 AM
thanks anaya, i am touched again, didn't know about POTD un grand merci à Soup poetry
Goldsmith Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading this creative write. Have a wonderful day with your win..........
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:25 AM
thank you so much paula for your friendship and support
Greenhough Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Congratulations on POTD. Pretty fancy with the French language.
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:26 AM
merci beaucoup Hilda, your words are so precious
Ray Choudhury Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 4:39 PM
WOW! What an enchanting poem!"Love is enough to make me drunk." This line is enough to love this poem. Congratulations on your POTD.
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:27 AM
thank you so much Malakiba, you are very welcome, will read you next
Nicole Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 4:25 PM
' Love is enough to make me drunk. ' Cute and so true. :) Congratulations Yann, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:28 AM
thanks Nicole, didn't know about potd, will read you very soon, thanks for the touching comme best wishes
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Another well done poem from Yann! I delight in them! ~ Kim
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:30 AM
thanks kim for the kind words, enjoyed your stopping by
Buehler Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 9:37 AM
This is a lovely creation, Yann. Congratulations on POTD. ;)
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:27 AM
thank you so much evelyn
One Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 6:21 AM
I hope they hid the bottle form you.. Congratulations on POTD..
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:31 AM
thanks a lot SO, i am honored by you comment
Gifford Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win, Yang. Nicely done.
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:33 AM
thanks zyrool, i was fortunate to read your kind comment
Maverick Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 5:33 AM
It seems you've bottled the very essence Yann.' I'll await untill you pour some more.'
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Thanks Joe, me too , will read you next blessings
Maverick Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 5:32 AM
It seems you've bottled the very essence Yann.' I'll await untill you pour some more.'
Rodgers Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Dear Yann, oh I truly believe that you captured the essence of temptation and indulgence beautifully in this gem. A wonderful commentary on the complexity of human desires, illustrating how they can be both delightful and dangerous. I’m so happy for you getting POTD! Your words always inspire me to see the beauty in life’s little pleasures. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:35 AM
Dear Daniel, your comment is so supportive and generous, your words are the most precious, i am glad you took inspiration in the poem ? God bless you
Kitchin Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Yann, congratulations on POTD.
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:32 AM
thanks Tania
Feeley Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Congrats on POTD. An interesting description of our need for the support of others.
Rolland Avatar
November 30, 2024 at 4:34 PM
thans elizabeth for your support appreciated
Edmonds  Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 2:02 AM
If wine is the elixir of the Gods, poets pour on. Congratulations Yang on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Thanks Beryl for the elegant message, i think man drink wine since 5000 years, ?? there must be a reason blessings
Andresen Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 1:16 AM
- Give me a bowl of grapes... and you can drink the wine :))) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Yann :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Thank you so much anne lise for the quote, you are very welcome blessings
Jones Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Love that last line as a closer! Cool in French too wow! Congratulations on your potd honor Yann!
Cunningham Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Lol, you can't beat a good bottle of wine, congratulations to you Yann on the honour of POTD. Tom
Anaya Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Yann, first wine i had...Pouilly Fuisse. Loving your humor once again, smiles. Burgundy vino, was trend for a while. What happened to burgundy wine, women loved it.
Rolland Avatar
November 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM
don't know anaya, i guess they still exist ( i am sure), wines are eternal enjoyed your stopping by
Bauer Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:22 AM
I’m not a wine connoisseur, Yann, but I very much enjoyed your poem and love the way you’ve ended it…
Rolland Avatar
November 30, 2024 at 4:35 PM
thanks ilene for the kind and precious comment
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