L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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
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868886-syllables each stanza]
submitted to "Dewdrop" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Angel L. Villanueva

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Caren Krutsinger June 18, 2022 at 7:22 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 June 18, 2022 at 7:24 PM Thank you, Caren. I gave it my best, but this was a difficult form to work with. I'm hopeful.

Unseeking Seeker June 17, 2022 at 10:44 PM Perfectly crafted as always, Milt! Good luck for the contest L Milton Hankins June 18, 2022 at 8:39 AM Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker. I am hopeful.

Marco Chies June 17, 2022 at 12:55 AM only a poet recreates the universe from a dewdrop... L Milton Hankins June 17, 2022 at 7:27 AM I believe there's a lot of truth in what you say, Marco. Thanks.

Jenna Logan June 16, 2022 at 1:57 AM You've been busy writing and your thoughts cling like dew drops on a meadow. Nicely portrayed, Milt. L Milton Hankins June 16, 2022 at 9:44 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 June 15, 2022 at 8:37 PM Quite a 'flood of thoughts' on dewdrops here, Milt. Really enjoyed your reflections. Thanks, Gershon L Milton Hankins June 16, 2022 at 9:44 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 June 15, 2022 at 8:09 PM What precise execution of form! I love the imagery very visual language. A winner for sure. L Milton Hankins June 16, 2022 at 9:44 AM Thanks, Karen. You are being very kind, but I appreciate your thoughts.