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Choir Practice

the choir loft
singers gather
some late
constant chatter
leader says “quiet!”
we obey
tune-up
exercise
quiet
review piece
note by note
sing our special parts
blend our voices and sing
praise
everyone happy 

Written December 6, 2022
Submitted to “Writing Challenge – Yalto Form” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France

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Constance La France Date: 1/2/2023 1:37:00 PM Milt, a beautiful Yalto win in my contest, now you rest in peace dear friend knowing you were loved by many, Constance Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/20/2022 11:01:00 AM - I listen ... and hear your beautiful song ... joy :) - Congratulations on your win :) - I wish you a Merry Christmas, Milton :) - hugs Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/20/2022 8:42:00 AM Way to go with this winning work. Congratulations. Sara Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 12/20/2022 1:20:00 AM Great fun is expressed through this special form. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Edward Ibeh Date: 12/19/2022 4:49:00 PM Nicely done Yalto, Milt:-) Love your poem and I hope you write more Yaltos. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/6/2022 10:59:00 PM Nothing is more fun than this "blend our voices and sing praise" Login to Reply

Shirley Hawkins Date: 12/6/2022 7:55:00 PM In Glorious Harmony! Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 12/6/2022 3:51:00 PM I loved to sing, and harmonize. A pity my special harmonizer is no longer available. This is an interesting form Milt, and you seem to use it effortlessly. :) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/6/2022 6:51:00 PM Thanks so much, Linda.

Jenna Logan Date: 12/6/2022 1:15:00 PM There's something very sanctimonious about choir voices raised in songs of praise. It's been a while since I've written a Yalto, but I'll give it a try. Yours is wonderfully scribed, Milt. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/6/2022 1:38:00 PM So true, Jenna. Thanks.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/6/2022 10:50:00 AM Love the sound of the choir, all singing in perfect harmony. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/6/2022 11:26:00 AM Me, too, Tom. Over the years I have directed many choirs and community cantatas. I especially enjoyed preparing for the Christmas specials.