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Cotton Candy and Other Things

Cotton candy and other things make me happy Like a tiny kitten playing with a ball of string A small child discovering something for the first time The end of a story bringing tears to my eyes Things now remembered that once brought sighs The satisfaction of finding the perfect rhyme Looking for a gift, finding just the right thing Trying to be sentimental without being sappy written September 28, 2021 [using my own reverse rhyme scheme ABCDDCBA] HONORABLE MENTION "You Are My Love" poetry contest All Poetry, December 3, 2021

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Sotto Poet

Date: 9/29/2021 4:53:00 AM

This very simple rhyme was a delight to read, Milton. The dynamic graphic exhibits cotton candy in the making.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/29/2021 7:38:00 AM

Thanks, Lasaad.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/28/2021 11:02:00 PM

I love pink cotton candy anytime, Milton, love this simple rhyme:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/29/2021 7:40:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Too sugary for me, but I love to look at it and watch it being spun.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/28/2021 4:41:00 PM

When I was a kid cotton candy was available only at fairs, circuses, etc. It was only decades later that I learned how it was made. In your poem I singled out how finding the perfect rhyme was very satisfying for me, and still is. Thank for stopping by. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/28/2021 8:08:00 PM

Aw, thanks, Maurice. I always love getting a comment for you, and I want you to know I really appreciate them.