My favorite of the challenge poems! Very well written...I like the Old English style very much.

The bottle tips inside my breath
A solace to the heart that's torn
But though I drink, Thy sweet caress
Within a dream is born.

^ my favorite stanza...captures Poe to perfection I think....he would be proud!

All the best, Debbie

Jeannie
Excellent job on this poem. You did Poe proud. Imagery and word choices excellent. As well as rhyme and flow.

But bitter wine has fallen me
Thy shape now haunts forever more
No drink can slay these memories
Of my sweet Lenore.

The ending is perfect.
Take Care Love Cindy

What a remarkable piece!

I have been in love with Poe and his poetry and I cannot deny the fact that you captured the melancholy and sorrow which the subject is suffering from through this write. I love how it progressed gracefully whilst maintaing a plaintive tone. It's a fine work, I dare say. Thanks for sharing.