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Consider the Finer Things

Come, let us together consider the finer things Like mystical pyramids and fringed silk scarves Stones that bring comfort to the aching bone Intricate ebony statues the lonely man carves, A secluded stroll through a shaded pine grove The glimmer of a blue diamond in natural light, Warm feelings borne of proud accomplishment A billion stars shining in far galaxies in the night. Whispered words of love under the firmament, Wonder of the senses, feelings, touch, and sight Intricacies of a threadlike web brown spider wove, Cool mists that bathe the worn Mississippi wharves Scoops of frozen custard piled high on sugar cone A fine restaurant neither can afford, going halves, Enraptured by intricate trills the coloratura sings. EIGHTH PLACE WINNER written April 25, 2022 [Verso-Rhyme] submitted to Brian Strand Premier Contest sponsored by Brian Strand

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/29/2022 11:31:00 AM

A feast to enjoy in this creative poem Milton. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2022 12:39:00 PM

Aw, thanks so much, Connie. I always love hearing from you. It brightens my day.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/29/2022 8:15:00 AM

ohhhh, these are wonderful things, Milt. Congrats on your well deserved win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2022 9:07:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea.

Gary Radice

Date: 4/29/2022 6:18:00 AM

I think we would all benefit Milt if we took time out from the 24 / 7 media machine once in a while, step back, take a deep breath and just consider life's finer things. - whether they are deemed as a luxury or moments and things we humans just take for granted in every day life. A lovely poem. I feel better for reading it. Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2022 9:07:00 AM

Thanks so much, Gary. Nice to hear from you.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 4/29/2022 4:13:00 AM

You describe elegantly a salad of favorites which appeal to my taste also, starting with the lettuce (let us). Thought perhaps the coloratura was a bird, alas, it is merely a human skilled like one. I enjoyed your piece very much, L. Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thanks, Reason.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/29/2022 4:15:00 AM

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/29/2022 1:54:00 AM

Indeed, finer things. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thanks, Chris.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/25/2022 9:15:00 PM

These are the finest things indeed "Wonder of the senses, feelings, touch, and sight" Wow!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2022 7:31:00 AM

So glad you enjoyed this poem.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/25/2022 6:52:00 PM

The wonders of an anthill in micro-motion. ... :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2022 7:20:00 PM

Now that, my dear friend, gw, is one of life's finer things. Too bad I didn't think of it. Actually, seriously, I have spent hours watching ants at work. Incredible little creatures.

Marco Chies

Date: 4/25/2022 5:39:00 PM

A rich and beautiful parade of things to consider... beautiful poem!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2022 7:21:00 PM

Thank you, Marco. I really appreciate your thoughts.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 4/25/2022 12:56:00 PM

I'm down with the frozen custard! Nice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2022 1:25:00 PM

Me, too, Jeff. But, I can stare with wonder at a spider web, too.