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Dewdrops

A dewdrop for inspiration Loneliness in the air Hangs on my sweat, perspiration, With sunshine an expiration Gets caught in my eyelashes there Will anybody care? A dewdrop on a muggy morn Clinging to the wet grass Soon after the new day is born Knowing its end makes me forlorn But I know this also will pass Dewdrops remind of glass. Dewdrops like magic disappear Like whispers quickly gone Its suddenly wiped like a tear And now it is no longer here Evaporated with the dawn No more on my front lawn. Written June 15, 2022 [AABABB BBCBCC CCDCDD 868886-syllables each stanza] submitted to "Dewdrop" Poetry Contest sponsored by Angel L. Villanueva

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/18/2022 7:22:00 PM

I think you just went to the podium to get the lei around your neck in the winner's circle with this beauty, Hank.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/18/2022 7:24:00 PM

Thank you, Caren. I gave it my best, but this was a difficult form to work with. I'm hopeful.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/17/2022 10:44:00 PM

Perfectly crafted as always, Milt! Good luck for the contest

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/18/2022 8:39:00 AM

Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker. I am hopeful.

Marco Chies

Date: 6/17/2022 12:55:00 AM

only a poet recreates the universe from a dewdrop...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/17/2022 7:27:00 AM

I believe there's a lot of truth in what you say, Marco. Thanks.

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/16/2022 1:57:00 AM

You've been busy writing and your thoughts cling like dew drops on a meadow. Nicely portrayed, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/16/2022 9:44:00 AM

Thanks, Jenna. You must give this contest a try. Surely you can do better than I did. I'm anxious to see what you do with it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/15/2022 8:37:00 PM

Quite a 'flood of thoughts' on dewdrops here, Milt. Really enjoyed your reflections. Thanks, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/16/2022 9:44:00 AM

Thanks so much, gw. You are right...it was a "flood of thoughts," and I'm not sure all of them were comprehensible.

Karen Jones

Date: 6/15/2022 8:09:00 PM

What precise execution of form! I love the imagery very visual language. A winner for sure.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/16/2022 9:44:00 AM

Thanks, Karen. You are being very kind, but I appreciate your thoughts.