“It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, one's present or future thirst, the excellence of the wine, or any other reason.” ~ Latin proverb

Cheers!

I’m quaffing a carafe of sun-ripened fun,
Bacchanalian sips brighten my day.
I grin as I gulp and imbibe the bouquet
Of beauty so fruity I can’t stop at one.

I feel my head reel as my wits come undone,
I titter and slur, eyes blur and legs sway;
I’m quaffing a carafe of sun-ripened fun,
Bacchanalian sips brighten my day.

Dionysus dictates that one shouldn't shun
The nectar of gods, an ambrosial spray
Of wishes on grapevines and kisses in hay
That excite and ignite my tingling tongue -
I’m quaffing a carafe of sun-ripened fun.

 

poeticpiers
I'll drink to that Preferably a flinty dry white from Bavaria

Karin Anderson
Cheers to you too Susan! You weave in and out of words with such delicious intent even if your wits come undone. The picture that complements this poem is tantalizing.

erik99
Well, I'll drink to that! A splendid rondel to add to your repertoire of forms well and truly mastered.

sonetta
tell the truth now Susan...it's the grapes that's making you such a brilliant poet...it's the grapes, yes? yes?? (I knew it!! ;)

Mike
The last time I saw the bear he was swilling my gin... Now he's making off with all the women! Is it Friday again!!!

John Weber
I'm getting light-headed already, with that pleasant warmth in the throat. Fun rhymes and gods abound on this one!

Patrick McFarland
Eat, drink, and be marry, for tomorrow we get to do it all over again... Great poem Susan.

Sandra Martyres
Never shun the nectar of Gods, especially if it results in such a heady poetic brew!....Another super write Susan

Susan Jarvis
Paddy, I don't see Sonetta and Carol...but I see a large white bear with huge paws all over my carafe...do you think I've had too much?? lol

carol
lolol ignore paddy lolol love this poem

Fay Slimm
You have taken quaffing to a higher order in this first rate verse Sue - - here's to more Bacchanalian delights in your future ventures into the world of the nectar of gods. This one tasted of poetic more-ish-ness.

Gita Ashok
Wow! i just had a sip (not a carafe) of your "sun-ripened fun" and it tastes really yummy. I now might want a carafe of it. Hope you have stocked up a lot! All the poetfreaks might want to have a carafe each! This is creativity at its very best! Cheers!!!

Munia Khan
Cheers !!! Susan !! The nectar of gods, an ambrosial spray !!!!! Terrific !!!! Sun-ripened fun indeed !!!.

Ency Bearis
Nice choose of words, with savory taste and tickle the tonque. Brilliant write.

David Taylor
Intoxicating write Susan, I need a clearer head before I can pronounce this, so fitting to the subject.

Mike
This is delicious!!! mmm mmmmmmmmmmm great...

Nikunj
i like the images and the smooth flow , it tickles the senses even in a teatotaller heart , I must say ....