L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

And, Then, I Sigh

I remember the day you were born
Early on a snowy November morn
And the day we brought you home
When I wrote for you a lovely poem,
     and, then, I sigh.

I rest my elbows on the windowsill
Looking out over the meadow still
Where you ran laughing, playing
Your sweet brown pigtails splaying,
     and, then, I sigh.

You said, “I am getting married, Dad,”
And, true, he was a handsome lad
I was proud you made a fine choice
But, I recall the crack in your voice,
     and, then, I sigh. 

I look up and see a tracing in the sky
My heart beats so, I think I will die
The day when he took you so far away
I felt like I was a forgotten castaway,
     and, then, I sigh.

But you came home with my grandchild
That sweet little girl so meek, so mild
She comes to me with smiles and hugs
Says, I love you, Gramps, then shrugs,
     and, then, I sigh.

THIRD PLACE WINNER
written July 10, 2021
For "What Makes You Sigh" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Paula Goldsmith July 15, 2021 at 9:35 AM Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful story/write. You must be very happy. Have a blessed day with this win........................ L Milton Hankins July 15, 2021 at 11:01 AM Thank you, Paula. I really appreciate your compliments. Yes, I was very satisfied with this write, and I felt like it was a winner, but I wasn't sure. Again, thanks.

Terry Miller July 15, 2021 at 1:25 AM Back to congratulate you, a well-deserved win! L Milton Hankins July 15, 2021 at 9:13 AM Terry, I appreciate your congrats. Thank you so much.

Joanna Daniel July 15, 2021 at 12:49 AM Wow! Beautiful, Milton, congratulations:) L Milton Hankins July 15, 2021 at 9:13 AM Thanks, Jo. I appreciate your thoughts.

Rama Balasubramanian July 14, 2021 at 10:56 AM Congratulations, Milton L Milton Hankins July 14, 2021 at 10:57 AM Thanks so much for your notice, Rama. I appreciate your congrats.

Sotto Poet July 14, 2021 at 10:13 AM Congratulations on your contest win with this so beautiful poem.

Kim Rodrigues July 14, 2021 at 10:04 AM All good things! The love of a grandchild is precious! Congratulations, Milton! L Milton Hankins July 14, 2021 at 10:09 AM Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Kim.

Christuraj Alex July 14, 2021 at 9:46 AM Beautifully penned. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins July 14, 2021 at 10:09 AM Thanks, Christuraj. I appreciate your thoughts.

Anisha Dutta July 11, 2021 at 9:11 AM I have gone through same feelings as I watched my daughters growing up. Now I watch my Granddaughter only on Skype. Best Wishes L Milton Hankins July 11, 2021 at 9:17 AM I know the feelings, Anisha. Somewhere along the way, they sort of grow distant from us, but we love them.

Terry Miller July 11, 2021 at 1:31 AM Excellent write Milton GL in the contest. L Milton Hankins July 11, 2021 at 9:16 AM Thanks so much, Terry. I hope it does well.

Ilene Bauer July 10, 2021 at 12:13 PM this is very touching, milton, and very beautifully written... L Milton Hankins July 10, 2021 at 12:21 PM Thank you so much, Ilene, for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I really appreciated it.