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Premiere Contest WinnerMerlot

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)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rose  Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 4:05 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 :)
Rowe Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 6:26 PM
Thank you.
Poteet Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 5:02 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.
Rowe Avatar
December 28, 2022 at 11:15 AM
Definitely quite a challenge. It was almost like having a 9 word prompt without being told exactly which words you should use.
Kauffman Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 10:52 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.
Rowe Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 6:23 PM
Thank you for the read and comment.
Ibeh Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Excellent piece and congrats on your top win, Jesse:-) Long time no see!
Rowe Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 6:22 PM
Thanks. Getting back into writing again after a hiatus.
Clarke Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 11:51 AM
Congratulations on your fantastic win. Here's to Merlot and Prosecco. Cheers!
Rowe Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Thank you. Cheers indeed.
Ashley Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 7:35 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
Rowe Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 5:46 PM
Thanks. I'm glad to see this poem well received.
Alex Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 5:02 AM
Great work. Congratulations!
Rowe Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 6:50 AM
Thank you
Sands Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 4:03 AM
Congratulations for your top win :)
Rowe Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 6:50 AM
Thank you.
Kyser Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 3:23 AM
Congrats on succeeding with a tricky rhyme requirement - looks clean and simple when done well, but we know it's not easy!
Rowe Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 6:46 AM
Thank you. No, it was definitely not easy.
Agustin Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Wow! Congrats!!! God bless you.
Rowe Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 6:50 AM
Thanks
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 9:45 PM
An excellent European suite monorhyme, Jesse. My compliments on your First Place trophy win, Aloha William
Rowe Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Thank you for the placement. This was a challenging prompt to say the least.
Gauthier Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 9:54 PM
Totally charming poem, Jesse ~
Kyser Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Nicely done, Jesse.
Rowe Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Thank you.
Hankins Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Good one, Jesse. BofL in the contest.
Rowe Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Thanks. Not an easy contest for sure.
Logan Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Nice job on the form and rhyme, Jesse.
Rowe Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Thanks
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