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Considering Whirligigs

Considering whirligigs, how they spin,
While I, I sip on my ginger and gin
Awaiting the next miracle my way,
While my hair turns ever so gray
Thinking about small wonders now,
And asking myself, quietly, “How?”


FOURTH PLACE WINNER
written July 6, 2021
for "Bite Size Poem No. 11" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Line Gauthier

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Terry Miller Date: 7/15/2021 1:28:00 AM Congratulations, a fine poem. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/15/2021 9:13:00 AM Thanks so much, Terry. It was a fine write, and I am glad you enjoyed it.

Eve Roper Date: 7/12/2021 10:05:00 AM Lovely write, Milton, congratulations on your win in Line's contest. Eve Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/12/2021 11:25:00 AM Thank you, Eve. It's so nice to receive congratulation from you. I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my book!

Sotto Poet Date: 7/6/2021 4:20:00 PM So delightful, Milton; waiting for miracles is all we can do, but we need to catch them before they go. Good luck in the contest Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/6/2021 6:44:00 PM Thank you, Lasaad. Yes, we must always be on the lookout for a miracle and grab it while we can. Thanks again for your good wishes.

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/6/2021 3:39:00 PM Delightful, maestro! Line's gonna love it. ~ Whirlybird Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/6/2021 6:48:00 PM Well, Gershon, I certainly hope she does. It was a delightful write and it made a delightful poem. I'm enjoying it.

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/6/2021 3:39:00 PM Delightful, maestro! Line's gonna love it. ~ Whirlybird Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/6/2021 2:28:00 PM - We all wait for miracles, Milton ... often they slide down into quicksand - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/6/2021 6:48:00 PM That is soooo true, Sunshine Smile. We must be quick to hold on to them and allow them to brighten our outlook on life.