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At Last No Blast

I stepped outdoors to moist air, brisk As fallen leaves in circles whisked Accompanied by swishing trees Which symphony could only please And, aah, no blast of humid heat Engulfed me in my driver’s seat I lower the window, mist blows in Soothes my asthma, fans my skin; Now the drizzle just began Nice and cozy in my van Driving up the street, serene Taking in the autumn scene

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Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/24/2018 8:17:00 AM

My dear Hannah, I can see why this piece is a winner - it makes me feel as if I am part of the scenery, part of an awesome Autumn painting! Bravo! Hugs. Pandita

Hannah Borke
Date: 5/24/2018 12:12:00 PM

I consider it my only 'normal' poem

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2017 5:31:00 PM

oh no, Hannah. NOT from LIttle HOuse. ID channel, which shows gruesome true crimes, has done shows on it, not meant for children!!

Hannah Borke
Date: 11/1/2017 8:51:00 PM

I was mistaken. I'm not sure of my original source of the story. But I've seen Laura Ingalls' version in the book Pioneer Girl as of a couple of years ago. I looked up the annotations now; apparently, she wrote it for a children's book, but then did not include it. Copied and pasted excerpt: "One night just about sundown a strange man came riding his horse up to the door on a run. Pa hurried out and they talked a few minutes. Then the man went away as fast as he had come, and Pa came into the house in a hurry. He would not wait for supper, but asked Ma to give him a bite to eat right away, saying he must go. Something horrible had happened at Benders."

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/24/2017 3:07:00 PM

Hannah, how was the Benders written about and for children? On channel ID it says for adults only. Is it somewhere being used as a cautionary tale?

Hannah Borke
Date: 10/24/2017 3:43:00 PM

I thought you knew about it from The Little House books. Most recently, I read about it in Laura Ingall's original manuscript, which offered more details than her brief account in one of the children's series. Pa claimed a narrow escape. (Laura's my idol). Interesting: The manuscript has a recent photo of the cottonwoods Pa planted, so I had fun traveling on the Google Earth app to De Smet to look at the trees.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/22/2017 8:34:00 PM

I came here in case you do not see my replies to you on my comments. Yes, I am a big fan of true crime and I know all about the Benders. It's a wonder my mind is not that of a serial killer from all the shows I have watched on the topic. Let me find another poem of yours I can read new.

Hannah Borke
Date: 10/22/2017 8:49:00 PM

Silent One wrote one on fiction. In our recent communication, i let know that I don't do fiction, and the same regarding fiction movies, which leaves me with reality. I recently caught on to Forensic Files and have been watching them one after another. The stories all so shocking and sad. The Benders stands out for being historic and written about for children.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/22/2017 1:06:00 PM

A lovely poem about my favorite season! Congrats, Hannah. Janice

Hannah Borke
Date: 10/22/2017 1:10:00 PM

After repeated edit son this, I finally like it too. Thanks for the compliment. (Just noticed the auto-incorrect, but I'm leaving it)

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 10/22/2017 6:32:00 AM

What a fine autumn piece! Congrats Hannah, for your placement in the contest! ;-)

Hannah Borke
Date: 10/22/2017 1:09:00 PM

And congrats on your placement. I left you compliments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/20/2017 7:46:00 PM

hey I just saw that two for one comment. Wow, that is sure sweet of you to offer that to folks. I only give two if the poems are short. haha. Otherwise I would not have time for my boring chores around the house!

Hannah Borke
Date: 10/21/2017 8:53:00 PM

You poems are sure worth my time. I will find some that I haven't read yet

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2017 5:17:00 PM

I love this, even though I am opposite of you. I am a summer baby, hating the idea of winter coming!! You did a great job here.

Hannah Borke
Date: 10/18/2017 5:24:00 PM

I forgot about snow and ice... ( I think because Winter on the east coast was mild last year) Dreadful!!

Silent One

Date: 10/18/2017 2:08:00 PM

I do like the rhymes in this poem Hannah.. Your poem flows very well and I like the imagery created in your words.. Excellent poem..

Hannah Borke
Date: 10/18/2017 2:17:00 PM

Thanks. I'm starting to like it better.