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Carnival Memories

In the springtime when the carnival comes to town On the dizzying tilt-a-whirl and fearsome Ferris wheel, The haunting calliope in the musical merry-go-round Calls to mind the adventures of a rakish teenage heel. On the dizzying tilt-a-whirl and fearsome Ferris wheel, She snuggles in, grabs my hand, head on my shoulder Calls to mind the adventures of a rakish teenage heel Back seat of my sedan in the parking lot, feeling bolder. She snuggles in, grabs my hand, head on my shoulder The haunting calliope in the musical merry-go-round Back seat of my sedan in the parking lot, feeling bolder In the springtime when the carnival comes to town. FIRST PRIZE WINNER Entered in "All Yours" Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand March 17, 2021 SECOND PLACE WINNER Reworked and Modified Pantoum on May 9, 2021 for "Say It Again" Poetry Contest sponsored by William Kekaula

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Date: 3/18/2021 4:01:00 PM
L. Milton, I enjoyed reading your nostalgic pantoum. In my opinion this form is not easy to write. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 3/18/2021 4:15:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. I appreciate your visit and your comment on my poem.
Date: 3/17/2021 9:42:00 PM
Such awesome memories of the Carnival...Congrats on you win L Milton :)
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Date: 3/17/2021 9:51:00 PM
Thanks so much, Carol. I think that was my first pantoum, not sure. Glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 2/9/2021 4:03:00 PM
Excellent Pantoum L MILTON HANKINS. Enjoyed reading it. Blessings, Susan Maree
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Date: 2/9/2021 5:55:00 PM
Thanks, Susan. I'm so glad you enjoyed it; perhaps it stirred a few memories???
Date: 2/8/2021 1:40:00 PM
A fun poem to read. Great Pantoum :)
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Date: 2/8/2021 1:51:00 PM
Thanks, Heidi. I appreciate your comment. Glad you enjoyed it!

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