Reason A. Poteet Poet Rhyme

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 April 9, 2018 at 7:03 PM Lovely round trip, Reason. Congrats on your win. Well done. Reason A. Poteet April 11, 2018 at 2:36 AM thank you, Line, good to re-visit it with you.

Eve Roper March 15, 2018 at 9:55 PM Wonderful imagery in your poem, Reason , and written very well. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`* Reason A. Poteet March 16, 2018 at 12:07 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 March 15, 2018 at 9:37 PM Gorgeous tribute and superb write! Blessings and congratulations on your wonderful win, RAP - keep up the great work, my friend! :-) Reason A. Poteet March 16, 2018 at 12:05 PM I welcome your accolades, you make me sound good. Thanks, Greg.

Connie Marcum Wong March 14, 2018 at 5:47 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 March 16, 2018 at 12:04 PM thank you, Connie, I am honored by your comments.

Gershon Wolf March 14, 2018 at 10:34 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 March 14, 2018 at 1:37 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 March 14, 2018 at 10:11 AM Great rhyme Reason, congratulations. Reason A. Poteet March 14, 2018 at 1:42 PM thank you, Tom, I appreciate the read and comment very much.

Heidi Sands February 25, 2018 at 1:24 PM Excellent! This is well done :) Reason A. Poteet March 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM thanks, a bunch, Heidi.

Gershon Wolf February 23, 2018 at 2:22 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 March 4, 2018 at 11:02 AM Glad for the read and pleasant comment, thank you and have a great day in the realms of poetry.

Caren Krutsinger February 20, 2018 at 12:11 PM I feel Ireland in your blood. Thank you for a terrific 88 syllables. Reason A. Poteet February 20, 2018 at 6:15 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 February 20, 2018 at 7:30 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 February 20, 2018 at 7:36 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 February 20, 2018 at 6:54 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 February 20, 2018 at 7:37 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.

Silent One February 20, 2018 at 6:19 AM Are you from Ireland? I have been to Dublin a few times.. Reason A. Poteet February 20, 2018 at 6:30 AM Irish in genealogy only. Made a visit in 2010, spending almost a week touring various sites. Thanks for asking.

Arturo Michael February 20, 2018 at 5:26 AM I'll have a few guinness on your silver Jubilee... Reason A. Poteet February 20, 2018 at 6:36 AM Thank you for commenting. I think St. Patrick would agree; couldn't work him into this brevity piece