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A Friend

He sees a boy in the placid waters A lad who looks like him, it seems, Who reaches back to touch his hand A friend to share his wistful dreams.
SECOND PLACE WINNER Written September 24, 2021 A quatrain on Picture #3 For “Rhyme Me Rhyme Me a Poem" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand Contest Poetry Soup February 2, 2022

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Eve Roper
Date: 10/5/2021 8:21:00 PM
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Congratulations on your win, Milton , great flow. Hugs Eve
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2021 8:52:00 AM
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Thank you, Eve. I could see me in that little boy. It was a fun write. Thanks for the contest, too.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/27/2021 9:47:00 PM
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Delicate, lovely, and fine!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/28/2021 8:20:00 AM
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Thanks, Caren. I loved the picture and this was my way of describing it. Hope it works. It was a contest.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 9/25/2021 12:37:00 AM
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Good luck in the contest... Very touching poem..
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/25/2021 10:06:00 AM
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Shirley, thanks so much for your encouraging words.
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 9/24/2021 5:38:00 PM
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How beautiful these words are - they melted me and lifted me up. I really enjoyed this poem. CayCay
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/24/2021 5:40:00 PM
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Why thank you so much, CayCay. I really appreciated your comment.
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Jan Allison
Date: 9/24/2021 2:53:00 PM
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aww this is such a delightful interpretation of the image, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/24/2021 5:42:00 PM
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Thanks so much, Jan. I don't do particularly well in these contests, but I keep trying. I appreciate your encouragement.

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