L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Bonfire of the Tires

Someone built a blazing bonfire out of tires
At the crest of the hill between the villages,
And we have come here to ride our sleds
The mile and a half to the bottom of old 60,
On the solid sheet of ice over packed snow
Two trips down and up, and we are frozen,
Our noses red, our eyelashes icy tingling,
And we can no longer feel our toes…but,
It is all worth it, and we will long remember
When someone built a bonfire out of tires.

written November 29, 2021

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Linda Alice Fowler September 14, 2022 at 7:59 AM Indeed a fond memory and fun ride with you Milt! Linda L Milton Hankins September 14, 2022 at 8:05 AM Thanks, Linda. It was a very enjoyable winter pasttime.

Caren Krutsinger November 30, 2021 at 9:13 PM I have smelled rubber and plastic burning and I can barely fathom the smell of tires burning. I cannot imagine it. L Milton Hankins November 30, 2021 at 9:52 PM Oh, when you are freezing stiff, you don't notice anything but the warmth. The ride was so long and the walk back up so arduous we could only do it once or twice in an evening. It was fantastic! Very memorable.

Ilene Bauer November 30, 2021 at 1:57 PM a wonderfully described memory, milton! L Milton Hankins November 30, 2021 at 2:08 PM Thank you so much, Ilene. Yes, I do remember it well, and it was many, many years ago.

Gary Radice November 30, 2021 at 1:37 AM So few views for what in my mind is up there with your best work Milt. There's something about memories isn't there that translate beautifully into free verse. I can picture it all. Cheers - Gary L Milton Hankins November 30, 2021 at 9:25 AM Thank you so much, Gary. Your comment is so encouraging. Yes, indeed, I find old experiences, memories, lend themselves quite well to free verse. That you can picture it, makes it successful. Again, I appreciate your work and your comments.

Kim Rodrigues November 29, 2021 at 7:28 PM Cool memory! L Milton Hankins November 29, 2021 at 8:08 PM It is, indeed, Kim. I can still remember struggling back up the old road in the snow and ice, only to do it all over again!