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Merlot Premiere Contest Winner

To savor this glass I don't need to go To see the French vineyards within Bordeaux Or walk the wine cellars of a chateau. It won't require to see where the grapes grow Or squeeze their juices between every toe. Some might prefer all that grandeur, although For me, only this does contentment owe – To sit in my chair and sip this merlot And drift to sleep with a blissful sigh, "Oh." 11/5/2022 Written for Hilo Poet's MonoMixoRhyme Poetry Contest 9 line monorhyme with no repeated alphabetically spelled rhymes. Syllables checked on PSSC (10 per line)

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Date: 12/4/2022 4:05:00 AM
lol this is the best monorhyme example I ever did see, love it, and your light spirit too Jesse, congrats and have a wonderful day :)
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/4/2022 6:26:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 12/2/2022 5:02:00 PM
Simple and well-rhymed re: Mono/Mixo. I find this new form quite a challenge. You did well - congratulations on your top placement, Jesse.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/28/2022 11:15:00 AM
Definitely quite a challenge. It was almost like having a 9 word prompt without being told exactly which words you should use.
Date: 12/2/2022 10:52:00 AM
Cheers Jesse and congratulations on your delightful poem. What a delightful picture you paint of the enjoyment found in savoring a glass of merlot. All the best.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/4/2022 6:23:00 PM
Thank you for the read and comment.
Date: 12/2/2022 7:45:00 AM
Excellent piece and congrats on your top win, Jesse:-) Long time no see!
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/4/2022 6:22:00 PM
Thanks. Getting back into writing again after a hiatus.
Date: 12/1/2022 11:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your fantastic win. Here's to Merlot and Prosecco. Cheers!
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/1/2022 5:51:00 PM
Thank you. Cheers indeed.
Date: 12/1/2022 7:35:00 AM
Dear Jesse, your monorhyme is so beautifully expressed. Your imagery is rich and textured and your last two lines are so satisfying for a wonderful finale. Congratulations for a great trophy win in William's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/1/2022 5:46:00 PM
Thanks. I'm glad to see this poem well received.
Date: 12/1/2022 5:02:00 AM
Great work. Congratulations!
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/1/2022 6:50:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 12/1/2022 4:03:00 AM
Congratulations for your top win :)
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/1/2022 6:50:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 12/1/2022 3:23:00 AM
Congrats on succeeding with a tricky rhyme requirement - looks clean and simple when done well, but we know it's not easy!
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/1/2022 6:46:00 AM
Thank you. No, it was definitely not easy.
Date: 11/30/2022 10:41:00 PM
Wow! Congrats!!! God bless you.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/1/2022 6:50:00 AM
Thanks
Date: 11/30/2022 9:45:00 PM
An excellent European suite monorhyme, Jesse. My compliments on your First Place trophy win, Aloha William
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 12/1/2022 6:43:00 AM
Thank you for the placement. This was a challenging prompt to say the least.
Date: 11/16/2022 9:54:00 PM
Totally charming poem, Jesse ~
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Date: 11/5/2022 5:45:00 PM
Nicely done, Jesse.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 11/5/2022 8:19:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 11/5/2022 4:19:00 PM
Good one, Jesse. BofL in the contest.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 11/5/2022 8:19:00 PM
Thanks. Not an easy contest for sure.
Date: 11/5/2022 4:13:00 PM
Nice job on the form and rhyme, Jesse.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 11/5/2022 8:19:00 PM
Thanks

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