L Milton Hankins Poet Tanka

Autumn Festivals

Autumn festivals
harvest times to remember
ev’ry November ...
holiday season's delight
no time for anger or spite. 

THIRD PLACE WINNER
written November 6, 2022
submitted to "A New Hiku Footle Tanka " Poetry Contest
sponsored by Brian Strand

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Linda Alice Fowler November 10, 2022 at 6:50 AM Congratulations your win Milt! :) L Milton Hankins November 10, 2022 at 10:42 AM Thanks so much, Linda. I appreciate your comment.

Meru Groen November 9, 2022 at 10:16 PM Milt, the Fall traditions speak of hope, thanks for reminding me, Meru. L Milton Hankins November 10, 2022 at 10:42 AM Thanks so much, Meru, for your thoughts.

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2022 at 11:07 AM I really like this take on Thanksgiving. Congrats, Milt. L Milton Hankins November 9, 2022 at 12:28 PM Thank you so much, Andrea.

Edward Ibeh November 9, 2022 at 4:41 AM Wondrous Tanka, Milt:-) I really like the last line. Heartiest congratulations on your 3rd place win! L Milton Hankins November 9, 2022 at 7:42 AM Thanks, Edward. I'm glad you liked it.

Sara Kendrick November 9, 2022 at 4:10 AM Congratulations on this winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Sara L Milton Hankins November 9, 2022 at 7:42 AM Thank you, Sara. Hope you're having a fine week.

Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2022 at 2:05 PM no inclination for "anger or spite" either! L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 2:16 PM True. Thanks, Caren.