L Milton Hankins Poet Pantoum

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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Kim Merryman March 18, 2021 at 4:01 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 L Milton Hankins March 18, 2021 at 4:15 PM Thanks, Kim. I appreciate your visit and your comment on my poem.

Carol Mitra March 17, 2021 at 9:42 PM Such awesome memories of the Carnival...Congrats on you win L Milton :) L Milton Hankins March 17, 2021 at 9:51 PM Thanks so much, Carol. I think that was my first pantoum, not sure. Glad you enjoyed it.

Susan Jeavons February 9, 2021 at 4:03 PM Excellent Pantoum L MILTON HANKINS. Enjoyed reading it. Blessings, Susan Maree L Milton Hankins February 9, 2021 at 5:55 PM Thanks, Susan. I'm so glad you enjoyed it; perhaps it stirred a few memories???

Heidi Sands February 8, 2021 at 1:40 PM A fun poem to read. Great Pantoum :) L Milton Hankins February 8, 2021 at 1:51 PM Thanks, Heidi. I appreciate your comment. Glad you enjoyed it!