L Milton Hankins Poet Pantoum

Cycling In the Summertime

Cycling in the summertime is swell
The feel of the cool wind in your face
Riding through a level flowering dell,
Exhilaration finally winning the race.

The feel of the cool wind in your face
Sweet scents of blossoms inhaling,
Exhilaration finally winning the race
With tired and sore muscles entailing.

Sweet scents of blossoms inhaling
The sun feeling warm on your face,
With tired and sore muscles entailing
You accept your trophy with grace.

The sun feeling warm on your face
Congratulations on the victory won,
You accept your trophy with grace 
The whole experience so much fun.

Congratulations on the victory won
Riding through a level flowering dell,
The whole experience so much fun
Cycling in the summertime is swell. 

Written May 5, 2022

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Bill Baker May 7, 2022 at 2:10 PM I know I'm tired now, but the ride was enjoyable. Excellent imagery along the way, and I think I lost a pound. Yeah! Your mastery of poetic forms amazes me, Milt. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through you gift of poetry. Bill (p.s. you probably realize I'm trying to catch up on your recent poetry today. I've really missed reading you regularly. L Milton Hankins May 7, 2022 at 4:42 PM Aw, what a nice thing to say, Bill. I so appreciate it. Keep reading!!!

Caren Krutsinger May 6, 2022 at 1:29 PM Pantoums when done well are marvelous; this is one of those Hank. L Milton Hankins May 6, 2022 at 5:18 PM Thanks, Caren. These poetry forms are almost like word puzzles to me. I love writing them.