L Milton Hankins Poet Hybronnet

Autumn In Florida

I shall return to Florida
In late autumn, a driving trip
When blooms have lost their stamina,
And I shall need to get a grip.
Surely before the first cold spell
Settles in, ere the first snowfall
I shall find a small place to dwell
Near the seashore where I can scrawl
Short verses on sandy beaches,
Where children collect fresh seashells
And play well above the reaches
Of the tide, I love ocean smells.
A watch on the skies I will keep
Lest a storm strikes while I'm asleep.


written July 23, 2021

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Rama Balasubramanian August 31, 2021 at 4:59 AM Lovely images, I especially liked the desire to write on sand. That's the way one should be. Never stop desiring, never grow up . Used to do when young. Will do when I go to beach next. L Milton Hankins August 31, 2021 at 8:27 AM Good. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, and I'm glad it spurred you to do something fun.

Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2021 at 3:12 PM "I shall find a small place to dwell Near the seashore where I can scrawl" I smiled when I reached these lines. L Milton Hankins July 26, 2021 at 4:03 PM Thanks for your affirmation, Caren. Yes, you can even draw pictures in the sand!

Tom Cunningham July 24, 2021 at 1:21 AM A lovely state Milton, have only been in summer, The autumn is a beautiful season though, would love to visit New England in the fall ( Its on my bucket list. Have a lovely weekend. Tom L Milton Hankins July 24, 2021 at 9:16 AM Thank you so much, Tom. Florida is beautiful anytime of the year, but Autumn is particularly nice in New England.

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 23, 2021 at 9:36 PM The hybronnet is a form I'm unfamiliar with, but this is a truly lovely first introduction. I enjoyed it thoroughly, and it's a fave. :) L Milton Hankins July 23, 2021 at 10:04 PM Thanks so much, Evelyn. You don't see it very often, but it's a nice form. Give it a try!

Barbara Peckham July 23, 2021 at 8:11 PM This is delightful, well rhymed, and I love the pictures you paint with words. Nice little touch of humor as well! L Milton Hankins July 23, 2021 at 8:49 PM Thank you so much, Barbara. I have really appreciated your responses to my poems.