The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

Vineyard

Vigorous, plentiful
vines, diligently pruned
venture trained upon wire,
vast leaves cropped for dolmas.
Valued for complex taste,
vermillion morsels make
vintage wine with patience.

5-4-2021
Pleiades V Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Brul Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 4:08 PM
You do great in this genre Juliet! Very imaginative and unique!
Theraven Avatar
May 9, 2021 at 8:26 PM
Congratulations on your Vineyard. Happy Mother's Day Juliet. -Richard
Rodrigues Avatar
May 9, 2021 at 6:53 PM
Congratulations! Nice!
Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2021 at 4:14 PM
excellent idea well executed. BIG congrats.
Callus Avatar
May 9, 2021 at 2:50 AM
An excellent poem with a smooth flowing feel to it. Grape vines and wine are both close to my heart! Congratulation son placing first, Juliet. ~ Regards // paul
Cunningham Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 3:20 PM
A well written pleiades Juliet, you're right it can't be rushed, patience is key. Congrats on your win. Tom
Canerdy Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 12:20 PM
Lovely poem, Juliet! CONGRATS on your win. Janice
Andresen Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 11:15 AM
- Congratulations on a tasty first place in the contest, Juliet :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Merryman Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 8:20 AM
A beautifully descriptive, free flowing Pleiades! Congrats on your 1st place win, Juliet! Blessings, Kim M
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 5:07 PM
Excellent, Juliet. I love that last line: 'Wine with patience.' Sounds refreshing! Here's a toast to you! :) gw
Mcintosh Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 5:33 AM
Creative and lively... A vision of V... God bless you always. Love, Gina
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace