L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Arrested For Tossing Diamonds

I love a good threat, Hugo Jepsen,
Will you send the police, and then some?
If my pattern obstructs traffic
For I am demanding a hefty ransom
While tossing diamonds
From yonder throne!

THIRD PLACE BRONZE WINNER
written September 5, 2021
especially for "Word Play #1" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Hugo Jepson

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Delice Arleen Skelly September 10, 2021 at 6:33 AM Read poem with interest. Was a difficult contest to navigate…Delice L Milton Hankins September 10, 2021 at 8:57 AM Indeed. So, I wrote this poem pretty much off the top of my head without any expection that it would be noticed or placed. I was as surprised as anyone, because I didn't really try to understand it. I just wrote it.

Kim Rodrigues September 9, 2021 at 10:19 AM Hmm…throwing diamonds…collecting ransom. L Milton Hankins September 9, 2021 at 10:29 AM "throwing diamonds WHILE demanding ransom," Kim. See notes to Joseph and Caren. I hardly understand this one myself!

Caren Krutsinger September 9, 2021 at 8:51 AM Congratulations! I loved that you added the sponsor's name! L Milton Hankins September 9, 2021 at 9:11 AM Caren, I think it is hilarious that I won a place in this contest with this little poem. Had to use a list of words he required, so I did so. I didn't think I did a very good job, though.

Edward Ibeh September 9, 2021 at 5:12 AM Lovely verse, Milt!:-) I thoroughly enjoyed it and congrats on your 3rd place win! L Milton Hankins September 9, 2021 at 9:12 AM Thank you, Edward. It was a fun write, and I was very surprised to place in the contest.

Joseph May September 8, 2021 at 7:18 PM An intriguing verse Milton, Congrats on your win L Milton Hankins September 8, 2021 at 8:34 PM Joseph, It was for a contest, and I had to use certain words. Frankly, I didn't spend much time on it, but sent a quick write off the top of my head. I hate that sort of thing!