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A Day In May

Shimmering sunshine, dancing fay Picnic basket in the meadow, Afternoon on a sparkling day Sun casting romantic shadow -- Perfect lovemaking day in May, My warm heart so light and mellow. FOURTH PLACE WINNER Written May 2, 2022 for "A Lay for a Day in May" Poetry Contest sponsored by Andrea Dietrich 8-syllables per line

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Eve Roper

Date: 5/19/2022 1:53:00 PM

Great verse, Milt. Congratulations on your win in Andera's contest. . Blessings to you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2022 2:37:00 PM

Thanks so much, Eve. I really appreciate it, and it is good to hear from you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/16/2022 8:16:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Have a blessed day/week...................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/16/2022 8:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2022 1:51:00 PM

This is so cute, Milt!! I really love it. Except for some near rhyme, I would have put it third!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 1:59:00 PM

(chuckling) I didn't realize "mellow" didn't rhyme with "meadow" and "shadow." Ha! Sounds like it should. Anyway, I'm very happy with my placement. The top spot was so well-earned. You have Soup Mail.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/3/2022 6:58:00 PM

'Lovemaking...' Sounds like a real picnic there, Milt...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/3/2022 7:04:00 PM

Hey, who wants a picnic on a beautiful day in May without it??? Not me!

Marco Chies

Date: 5/3/2022 2:10:00 PM

Yes, there are moments like that in life, the heart feels warm and comforted, everything seems worth it. A perfect frame, Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/3/2022 2:38:00 PM

Thanks, Marco. I really appreciate your thoughts about my poems, and I want you to know it. Your comments are most welcomed. I hope you are having a fine week!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/2/2022 10:59:00 AM

Superbly written, my dear friend, Milton. So inspiring! May you live many such days. Be blessed! A winner!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/2/2022 11:45:00 AM

Ah thanks, my dear friend Demetrios.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/2/2022 10:57:00 AM

Hank, this one has a pretty tune to it; a lovely cadence.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/2/2022 11:46:00 AM

Thank you. I could hear it singing, and I'm glad you could, too.