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A Nightingale Sings of Dawn's Glory

A nightingale sings of dawn's glory while The sun peeks across yonder horizon And darkness recedes like a waning smile Greeting sleepy folks slowly a-risin' Bright sunshine allows no compromisin' Banishing memories of bygone care Brings opportunity to those who dare To venture forth where the nightingales fly Never bowing to sorrow and despair But soaking up life in joyous reply. written May 15, 2021 for "This or That, Vol 3" poetry contest sponsored by Edward Ibeh THIRD PLACE WINNER entered "A Lovely Day" Poetry Contest sponsored by BJ Legros Kelley

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/2/2022 3:22:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement with your poem! Thank you for entering in this contest. I hope you are having a blessed and lovely day Milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/2/2022 7:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, BJ. I enjoyed your contest and appreciated my placement.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/16/2021 11:11:00 AM

Hello Milton, Like all bird songs they are beautiful to listen to in the early morning. Their songs are so cheerful. Good luck in the contest. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/17/2021 11:29:00 AM

Hello Milton, you are very welcome my friend. I hope that all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/16/2021 11:37:00 AM

Thanks for your visit, and the same to you, my friend.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2021 4:29:00 PM

Wonderfully done. Good luck in the contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 4:59:00 PM

Thanks, Caren. I appreciate your own work so much.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2021 4:12:00 PM

Gorgeous take on the theme, Milt. To me, the other title seems so difficult This title is elegant and beautiful and one can't help but create something lovely. I bet this will place!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/18/2021 8:10:00 PM

It didn't!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/16/2021 11:38:00 AM

Andrea, Emile Pinet did an outstanding job with the title we both found difficult. Hope you'll read his poem.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 4:59:00 PM

Ah thanks, Andrea. I hope so. You are so right, the other title didn't work for me. Thanks for your encouraging read and comment.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/15/2021 1:13:00 PM

A very positive outlook on life Milton, life is for living we only get one shot at it. Good luck in the contest. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 1:19:00 PM

Thanks, Tom.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/15/2021 1:10:00 PM

Your poem is brimming with inspiration! I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Best regards

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 1:12:00 PM

Thanks so much, Lasaad.

Mark Toney

Date: 5/15/2021 12:05:00 PM

From hummingbirds to nightingales! "... soaking up life in joyous reply." Your poem is full of positivity!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2021 12:46:00 PM

Thanks, Mark. I appreciate your positive response!