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Battle of the Muses

Verses flow from my brain like sudden zingers While “Inventions” by Bach flow through my fingers Sometimes one Muse will trample the Muse of the other Sometimes, I go for a walk before I succumb to the smother. SECOND PLACE WINNER Written 3/14/2021 For "Reveal Your Other Muse" Contest Sponsored by Margarita Lillico

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/23/2021 1:08:00 PM

Congratulation on your win. What a wonderful/creative write. You said so much in a few words. Have a blessed day/weekend........................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/23/2021 1:41:00 PM

Paula, your fine comment is much appreciated and encouraging. You have a terrific weekend, too.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 4/23/2021 9:28:00 AM

Great poetry Milton! Effective in four lines! Congrats on your win!

Beata Agustin

Date: 4/22/2021 9:11:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your talents, expressed by this muse of yours... I rejoice with how the Lord has endowed you with both writing and piano-playing skills. God bless you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2021 10:10:00 PM

Thanks, Beata, I suppose I am so blessed, indeed.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/22/2021 11:31:00 AM

Beautiful...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2021 11:56:00 AM

Thanks so much, Alex. I appreciated your visit.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2021 10:29:00 PM

very nicely succinct, WEll done (soupmail for ya too)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2021 9:03:00 AM

One of my shortest works, Andrea. Thanks so much. Got your Soup Mail and responded.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/21/2021 9:27:00 PM

Blending muses beautifully! Congrats on your win, Milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2021 9:03:00 AM

Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. I'm glad you enjoyed my little verse on muses.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/21/2021 7:01:00 PM

CONGRATS on your well deserved win! Janice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/21/2021 7:31:00 PM

Thanks so much, Janice.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/17/2021 2:29:00 AM

This is very nicely penned; as usual. You have a great talent my friend. Do you suppose your piano-playing is a remnant from a previously lived life?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/17/2021 7:59:00 AM

Absolutely. Otherwise, I can't explain it. I played my first tune on the old piano in my grandma's parlor when I was about three years old...to the astonishment of family who realized I was playing "Bell Bottom Trousers, coat of Navy blue..." I was a World War II child. Play pop, classical, hymns, jazz, etc., by note and by ear with almost no formal training. I guess I'm blessed! Incidentally, no other family members played the piano!!!!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/16/2021 7:21:00 PM

Hi Milton - you are lucky you can play the piano, I was never blessed with musical skill - best wishes for the contest!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/16/2021 7:35:00 PM

Thanks, Michelle. It just came at a very early age, played all my life, wrote all my life. The two seem to go hand in hand with me. I think, though, that playing is more relaxing.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 3/16/2021 7:55:00 AM

Happy you, Milton, to have Bach flowing through your fingers! I can only appreciate the German master flowing through my ears. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/16/2021 9:54:00 AM

Thanks, Maurice. Started playing when I was about four years old. Some folks say when I play "by ear" it sounds like Mozart. Maybe I studied under him in a previous life, eh? lol

Judy Ball

Date: 3/15/2021 11:26:00 AM

Really cute one Milton. It really gave me a chuckle. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/15/2021 12:02:00 PM

Thanks, Judy.

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/14/2021 5:08:00 PM

I'm sure Margarita will like this one.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/14/2021 5:10:00 PM

Hopefully, Robert. Thanks for your visit.