Jenna Logan Poet Sonnet

Seeds Were Sown

A packet of seeds arrived in the mail last week
with no hint of what they were, or how to be grown.
With curiosity aroused by their mystique,
I wondered just what I would reap from what I'd sown.

The very next day, there appeared weird little sprouts,
wiggling like fingers, rising up from rain soaked ground.
That these things were edible, I was having doubts
when I heard from deep inside one, a gurgling sound.

If this was a prank or some sort of wicked joke
someone was making a mockery out of me.
My heart nearly stopped; thought I was having a stroke.
I needed a drink, or a bottle of Chablis.

Suddenly, tendrils grew into a climbing vine
with blooms of white flowers, overflowing with wine.



August 16, 2020
Mystery Seeds Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire

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Silent One August 20, 2020 at 12:43 AM Why do you feel awkward? Silent One August 20, 2020 at 12:17 PM Honestly it's ok. I fully understand and respect your reasons Jenna Logan August 20, 2020 at 10:44 AM What would you like me to call you? Silent One August 20, 2020 at 4:40 AM But, it is my pen name.. yeah, but no biggee... Jenna Logan August 20, 2020 at 4:25 AM Silent One is not a name, and you're not really silent. No biggee.

Silent One August 19, 2020 at 12:16 PM Very clever take on the contest and I see you are a winner... Congrats Jenna Logan August 19, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thanks so much. I usually include the commenter's name, but I feel awkward calling you Silent One. You shall remain nameless. ;)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 19, 2020 at 11:53 AM - Congratulations so much on your lovely winning poem, Jenna :) - // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan August 19, 2020 at 2:52 PM So glad you left me your kind comments, Anne-Lise. Thanks!

John Hamilton August 18, 2020 at 2:26 PM Very clever idea congrats Jenna on another nice win! Jenna Logan August 18, 2020 at 4:16 PM Hi, John, and thank you very much for your encouraging support.

Carolyn Devonshire August 18, 2020 at 2:18 PM How funny that the "gurgling" sound was caused by seeds that grew both flowers and some wine! Very clever, Jenna. Congratulations on your win in the contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Jenna Logan August 18, 2020 at 4:15 PM Thank you, Carolyn. I had no idea how to finish this sonnet until I used Chablis to rhyme with me. The wine filled flowers seemed to write themselves, and made me want some! I appreciated the honor.

Regina Mcintosh August 18, 2020 at 4:16 AM Wow. Such a awesome inspiration you've written. I just love this. It's a short story within a poem. Double WOW. It's such a delight to read. God bless you, dear lady. Jenna Logan August 18, 2020 at 4:14 PM You make such a wonderful cheerleader, Gina! Thanks so much.

Gershon Wolf August 17, 2020 at 8:34 PM Love the denouement! Ingeniously devised, and so refreshing! Terrific. Here's to a winner! Sunshine and Serenity, Gershon Jenna Logan August 18, 2020 at 1:23 AM Good morning, Gershon. Thanks so kindly for your encouraging comments.

Sigrid Ermine August 16, 2020 at 6:55 PM Worthy vine! Super idea! ( blooms in Jesus' shadow) Well written story in fourteen. Winner!! Jenna Logan August 17, 2020 at 3:51 PM Thank you for such kind thoughts, Sigrid.

Jan Allison August 16, 2020 at 3:45 PM wow you would make a fortune with seeds like this jenna! a super sonnet, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Jenna Logan August 17, 2020 at 3:51 PM Sure could...I should plant an orchard of those seeds. lol Thank you, Jan.

Michelle Faulkner August 16, 2020 at 2:46 PM Hi Jenna, though I'm not much of a wine drinker, I like the idea of this! Nice rhymes, all coming together on the ending couplet, best wishes in the contest- Jenna Logan August 17, 2020 at 3:50 PM Thank you very much, Michelle.