Vainilla

My first attempt at Rhyme Royal, verses of 7 lines in iambic pentameter with a rhyming scheme of ababbcc. Papantla is the vanilla growing area of Mexico; thus, my title's Spanish spelling.

Revere this orchid's capsule of the gods:

exotic royal flavoring and scent.

The Aztecs found the secret of these pods,

which turn cake into manna, heaven-sent!

To find fresh beans, Papantla's where I went.

    With vine-like orchid I came face to face,

    and plucked a heady pod of tropic grace. 

Reviews

[Lorry]

I have learned two things from your piece Rolan, rgyme Royal and there is a vanilla region. It's now top of my list of places to go once we can go anywhere again. Imagine the smell of a whole region of vanilla! I'd ever leave 😊
Your words not only painted the picture, but baked and served it 😊

[Casey Truax]

A charming, light-hearted piece. If not for your note I might've thought the title was a pun on "vain." :)

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoyed this little piece of vanilla heaven. I also learned something from your informative poem, both about poetry and where the vanilla pod grows. Vanilla scented candles and milkshakes are top of my list. Thank you Roland. All the best.

Chris

[Neville]

I much admire your taste and style sir... another most enjoyable morsel and true...

Neville

[Roland Petrov]

I got a pass on this one; everyone likes vanilla! Thanks, Neville.

[Neville]

dont they just :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

royal, exotic, passionate look at the haves who start looking at themselves as gods...while the little people are blinded by glow...overwhelmed by the scent. of
vainilla....

j.

[Roland Petrov]

That's how it undoubtedly started out. I wasn't thinking socially, politically, or economically as I wrote this, but I like your point.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Beautiful form and delivery. Much applause!

[APOORVA]

interesting affair.
well written

[Johari]

I have to say, the title had me expecting something else! :-)

I like this and pretty good considering it's a first attempt. You are brilliant with poetic forms where as I tend to stick with free verse. However... is line two not missing a syllable in order to be iambic pentameter?

[Roland Petrov]

It all depends on how you read "flavoring"; I read it as three syllables. How are you, Johari?

[Ana Papaya]

Very cool. I like this form.

[Moonie]

Hahahahaha.....wow,...that sounds so lovely and perfect....I love this playful little write...I could almost smell the vanilla aroma in this one, and see those pods growing in desolate mexican valleys.... The rhymes are spot on!
Well done! Added to favourites! :)))

[Roland Petrov]

Thanks, Moon's fairest!