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A Fine Sort of Day

Suffice it to say Today is a fine sort of day Unless you are out In the field pitching hay! THIRD PLACE WINNER written July 20, 2021 submitted to "Bite Size No. 14" poetry contest sponsored by Line Gauthier

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Charles Messina

Date: 7/29/2021 5:14:00 PM

I'd much rather be fishing (lol)...Very nicely done, Milton. Congratulations on your winning placement. Charlie

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/29/2021 6:32:00 PM

Oh my goodness, wouldn't we all...especially those of us who have pitched hay!

Paul Callus

Date: 7/28/2021 12:00:00 PM

Short and fast flowing, with a sprinkling of humour Milton. Congratulations on your podium finish. // paul

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 1:17:00 PM

Thanks, Paul. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/28/2021 11:21:00 AM

Great little poem of perspective Milt. In the winter I do love a good storm. However, that being said, after all of the traveling I have done I can't help but think of those flying in on an airplane!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 1:19:00 PM

Thanks for your comment, Sam. I'm not quite sure how it related to my poem, but I'll take it!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/28/2021 6:08:00 AM

Beautiful Creation. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 8:29:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/23/2021 6:58:00 PM

I only pitched hay once; the dust gets into your nostrils and ruins your day, so this makes sense.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2021 7:44:00 PM

Oh, it is just bone-tiring, back-breaking work. I don't envy anyone having to work in the fields in the Midwest during this heat wave.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/20/2021 5:34:00 PM

Ha, ha! Pretty funny there! ~ Farmer Wolf, just a-feeding them cows

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/20/2021 5:56:00 PM

If you've ever pitched hay in the middle of August, you know what I'm talking about. It's hot, sweaty, and miserable!!! Thanks for the visit, Gershon.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/20/2021 3:46:00 PM

This is quite meaningful Milton. A beautiful day for most, except for the people who are working outdoors. I see a number of migrants working on installing roofs in 90 degree weather--not easy for some!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/20/2021 6:01:00 PM

So true, Vijay. I don't know how they do it, except for drinking lots of water. 90 degree weather is not to work in. Thanks for your visit, your read, and your comments.