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Cherished Moments Together

"Cherish is the word I use to describe All the feeling that I have Hiding here for you inside...." --lyric from "Cherish" by The Association writer: Kirkman Terry In the innermost depths of my being Vacation moments seldom ever shared. Nestled amongst the dearest cherished times, Memories carried with me, neatly tucked Inside, loving moments I cherish most, Experiences never repeated In this lifetime and, perchance, nevermore We so enjoyed traveling together. Scaling the high points of Pinnacle Rock, Then, we laid on the sands in Antigua, Watched Arenal blow in Costa Rica Embarked on the stern of the Fantasy Holding my hand above St. Thomas Bay Your sweet kiss in old Puerto Vallarta. SECOND PLACE WINNER Written March 30, 2021 For "Cherish" Contest Sponsored by Constance La France A Sonnet in Blank Verse, 10 syllables per line Checked with "How Many Syllables"

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Constance La France

Date: 4/9/2021 8:16:00 AM

Milton, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt Cherish with this wonderful poem, well done, love_ Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/9/2021 9:53:00 AM

Aw, thanks, Constance. It was my pleasure.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/8/2021 4:42:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this fabulous poem. Beautiful sonnet! BW ~ Mala

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2021 4:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mala. I appreciate your congratulations.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/8/2021 1:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write and old song. Have a blessed day writing away like sailing away.........

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2021 2:03:00 PM

Thanks so much, Paula. It was a trip down memory lane!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2021 7:48:00 PM

Marvelous memories, and you mentioned one of my all-time favorite songs too! Wow! You are such a baby boomer, I love this!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2021 7:59:00 PM

Yep, that's me. I enjoyed writing this poem, and it brought back some very special memories. Unfortunately, my poem would have been pages had I used all of them. Glad you enjoyed the song...a favorite of mine, too. I almost quoted the entire song, but thought better of it. You can look it up on Google.

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/30/2021 8:11:00 PM

From what you have written here, you went to a lot of nice places and had a good time in all of them. Enjoyed the read.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2021 9:05:00 PM

Yes, Robert, Deb and I traveled extensively. She even made a trip to Switzerland and Italy on her own. We both loved to travel. That has been the most difficult part of COVID for me, as it has put the kabosh on my traveling since Deb died. I did go once more to Puerto Vallarta after, but it wasn't the same. I think I have located a good travel companion for future trips. Thanks for coming by.

Judy Ball

Date: 3/30/2021 5:04:00 PM

Lovely Milton. Beautiful memories. Brings back memories of an old song called "Cherish". God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2021 8:02:00 PM

Yeah, JB, it certainly does. It's a lovely word that reaches into the depths of our hearts for the most treasured moments...those we cherish above the daily, mundane experiences of life. Thanks for your read.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/30/2021 1:58:00 PM

Times like those, so wonderful to cherish them. Very nicely done! Do you recall the song Cherish? It came right to my mind when I saw the contest title.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2021 2:01:00 PM

Yep, I do, Andrea. Funny thing. I looked up the lyrics of the song right before I wrote this poem, thinking I might somehow incorporate them, but I couldn't see how to work them in. The lyrics are beautiful and certainly fit the theme of the contest. "Cherish is a word I use to describe, all the feelings....etc., etc." Thanks for the read.