L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

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

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Terry Miller July 15, 2021 at 1:28 AM Congratulations, a fine poem. L Milton Hankins July 15, 2021 at 9:13 AM Thanks so much, Terry. It was a fine write, and I am glad you enjoyed it.

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

Sotto Poet July 6, 2021 at 4:20 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 L Milton Hankins July 6, 2021 at 6:44 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 July 6, 2021 at 3:39 PM Delightful, maestro! Line's gonna love it. ~ Whirlybird

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

Anne-Lise Andresen July 6, 2021 at 2:28 PM - We all wait for miracles, Milton ... often they slide down into quicksand - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L Milton Hankins July 6, 2021 at 6:48 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.