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A Poem Lovely As a Bird

A poem lovely as a bird Colorful, searching for a word, Floating delicate wings of song Wrapped in a feathery sing-along Uplifting drafts are rich with sighs First seen in mine, then your eyes On lovely white pages of vellum Straight from my keen cerebellum, Lovely to look at, pleasant to read Diligently searching for a seed, Fond hoping readers will delight My verses, rhyming beams of light. Written March 3, 2022 Especially for “Poem Lovely As a” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Margarita Lillico

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/7/2022 12:03:00 AM

A marvelous couplet that seems to dance and prance as I read it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/7/2022 8:44:00 AM

I liked it myself, but it didn't place in the contest. I couldn't figure out why, but that's okay. It got some good reviews.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/6/2022 11:20:00 AM

Beautiful verse , Milt, you should have placed... Secret, I ask about a flag of their country and was asked what is a country.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/6/2022 12:39:00 PM

I don't know why I never do well in her contests, but I give it my best. I thought it strange that I didn't even place myself, particularly when I read some of the poems that did. Oh well...no big deal. I'm beginning to recognize those contests I shouldn't waste my time on.

Joseph May

Date: 3/4/2022 3:50:00 PM

Beautiful write Milt, I like the ending..

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/4/2022 4:12:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Unfortunately, it didn't make the cut in the contest. Oh, well....your sweet comment made up for it!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/3/2022 1:19:00 PM

Totally delightful! Good luck in the contest! :)Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/3/2022 2:32:00 PM

Thanks, Paulette. I appreciate your kind comments.