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Silver Jubilee

Celtic courtship ended
nineteen eighty-two.
Marriage nuptials blended
"us" from me and you.

Seaside lovers heading 
to the Irish Sea
showcase Christmas wedding, 
silver jubilee.  

Touring without hassle -
Isle of Man’s ferry,
Dublin, Blarney Castle,
Cobh Cork, and Kerry.

Guinness, china, mincemeat
pricey souvenirs;
homespun sweaters compete
lamb’s wool profiteers.


written February 19, 2018
contest:  88 syllables hosted by Joseph May

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/9/2018 7:03:00 PM

Lovely round trip, Reason. Congrats on your win. Well done.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/11/2018 2:36:00 AM

thank you, Line, good to re-visit it with you.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/15/2018 9:55:00 PM

Wonderful imagery in your poem, Reason , and written very well. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/16/2018 12:07:00 PM

thanks, Eve. it was a special trip, going to Ireland. I am Scotch-Irish on one side and German on the other.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/15/2018 9:37:00 PM

Gorgeous tribute and superb write! Blessings and congratulations on your wonderful win, RAP - keep up the great work, my friend! :-)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/16/2018 12:05:00 PM

I welcome your accolades, you make me sound good. Thanks, Greg.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/14/2018 5:47:00 PM

I simply love this tribute to your Silver Jubilee, being mostly Irish, especially since St. Patrick's Day is so near. Congratulations on your well deserved First Placement Reason! This is going into my Faves! Cheers, Connie : )

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/16/2018 12:04:00 PM

thank you, Connie, I am honored by your comments.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/14/2018 10:34:00 AM

Back at you again with well-deserved congrats. Knew you had a wonderful trophy winner with this one! Best wishes, Gershon

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/14/2018 1:37:00 PM

I welcome your applause, Gershon, and your kind words. I am glad I took the challenge. Just enjoyed your Olympic piece in the unique 88 syllable contest. Kudos!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/14/2018 10:11:00 AM

Great rhyme Reason, congratulations.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/14/2018 1:42:00 PM

thank you, Tom, I appreciate the read and comment very much.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/25/2018 1:24:00 PM

Excellent! This is well done :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/4/2018 11:00:00 AM

thanks, a bunch, Heidi.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/23/2018 2:22:00 PM

Expertly crafted. I can feel Ireland and the "Irish experience" coursing through each line, as you guide me around the Emerald Isle. Thank you for the trip and the tour! Best wishes, Gershon

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/4/2018 11:02:00 AM

Glad for the read and pleasant comment, thank you and have a great day in the realms of poetry.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/20/2018 12:11:00 PM

I feel Ireland in your blood. Thank you for a terrific 88 syllables.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 2/20/2018 6:15:00 PM

I'm not familiar with these specs as a poetry form, it was a challenge I enjoyed trying. Thanks for the read and comment. Heard a lot of Irish stories and songs thru the years.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/20/2018 7:30:00 AM

You wrote this expertly given the constraints. Having been to Ireland, I can so relate to your scenic imagery. Love that Guinness..they seem to know how to pour it well..the soda bread and stew! Well done RAP..a winning poem!

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 2/20/2018 7:36:00 AM

Ah, yes, the Irish stew/soda bread I couldn't work them into the short piece, along with many other memories of my visit. Thanks so much for the time and energy put into your comment.

Probir Gupta

Date: 2/20/2018 6:54:00 AM

deserves highest score in my humble view ... the professional movement in the prescribed framework of 88 syllables is not an easy task ...

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 2/20/2018 7:37:00 AM

Oh that you were the host. I appreciate your comment very much, Probir. I love the challenge of an assignment like this, guess it must be the former teacher still in me.