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Buttermilk Sky

Buttermilk sky, early dawn Sun bringing sweet sips of life, Warm promising day ahead No school on a springtime Saturday. SECOND PLACE WINNER written February 26, 2022 especially for "LIND30nr" Poetry Contest sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/18/2022 11:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the contest. Love the air of freedom it resonates. :)Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/18/2022 11:56:00 AM

Ah, thanks, Paulette. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/17/2022 8:45:00 PM

Great write. I hope there is no school on Sat. not unless you're in detention. Congratulations on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/18/2022 8:27:00 AM

True. Thanks, Eve, for your lovely comment.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 3/17/2022 11:53:00 AM

Nothing better than a day off work or school...Great Lind form, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/17/2022 11:54:00 AM

Thank you, Reason. I'm so glad you read my poem, and I thank you for your comment.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/17/2022 10:38:00 AM

I remember the joy of week ends and summers with no school. This brought back memories Milton. Congratulations on your wonderful podium win. Have a great St. Patrick’s Day. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/17/2022 11:54:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie. I enjoyed writing it, and I am pleased that it was considered worthy of placement in the contest.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/17/2022 9:11:00 AM

Delight beneath a "buttermilk sky" in the springtime on a Saturday! Truly a day off to luxuriate in spring's beauty. Congratulations Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/17/2022 11:57:00 AM

Thank you, Sam. I am so pleased that you read my poem. It's always a pleasure to hear from you and read your comments.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/17/2022 8:30:00 AM

"Buttermilk sky" - Wow! what a metaphor! No compromise. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/17/2022 8:31:00 AM

Thanks, Chris. I appreciate your thoughts.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/26/2022 11:41:00 AM

Saturdays couldn't come quick enough when I was at school but now I wish I was back there. Good luck Milton, hope your weekend is going well. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/26/2022 11:55:00 AM

It is, Tom. Hopefully, yours too. I came back from Central Florida so relaxed it was almost hard to get back into the grove. I'm doing well, thank you.