Joseph Spence Sr Poet Epulaeryu

My Vineyard (Epulaeryu)

Let the poor in my vineyard
Gleaning and eating
Even strangers I attest
Come to the harvest
Sweet grapes for the souls
Behold thy
Feast!

© Joseph, 1/3/08
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This religious Epulaeryu is based on Leviticus 19:10 and Deuteronomy 23:24.  
The “Epulaeryu” poem is about delicious food and drinks. It consists of seven 
lines with thirty-three syllables. The first line has seven syllables, the second line 
five, the third line seven, the fourth line five, the fifth line five, the sixth line three, 
and the seventh line has only one syllable which ends with an exclamation mark. 
Each line has one thought relating to the main course. The Epulaeryu poetic form 
syllable count is 7/5/7/5/5/3/1. It has corresponding lines built around the main 
course, and concludes with the ending line expressing the writer’s excitement 
and feelings about the meal.  The Epulaeryu poetic form was invented by Joseph 
Spence.

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Michael Jordan September 18, 2008 at 3:22 PM Hi Joseph - I was glad to get your comment and I hope all is going well - I was actually surprised when I got the comment - I learned today that I'm getting a new set of M.R.I.s done and then another operation on my back ASAP. Always a blessing to hear from you Joseph - God Bless