L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Fairyland of Fantasy

The hills that once were gold and red
Are now a deep gray and barren instead,
Awaiting the first drape of winter’s white
Snow, or ice crystals sparkling in the light,
When they become a fairyland of fantasy
A sleigh ride through the bowered canopy,
Headlining the holiday season’s pageantry
Like on Christmas cards a frequent sight
A walk in the frosty hills is such a delight
Or bundled tight for a ride on a bobsled,
Steaming chocolate, and a warm cozy bed. 

Written November 10, 2022
[Verso Rhyme Scheme
a/a/b/b/c/c/c/b/b/a/a]

TENTH PLACE WINNER
submitted to "2022 Marathon Lap 20" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Mark Toney

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Susan Ashley November 25, 2022 at 7:40 AM Dear Milt, your brilliant pen captures the delights of the winter season with beautiful rhythm and rhymes and frosty imagery that's glazed with a sweet touch of nostalgia and warmed by a cozy last line for a grand finale. Your poetic finesse captured my imagination with ease. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan L Milton Hankins November 25, 2022 at 8:28 AM Thanks so much, Susan. This is high praise from the woman who's at the top of the list! I wish you every success in the Marathon.

Andrea Dietrich November 24, 2022 at 9:37 AM Is Christmassy even a word? haha L Milton Hankins November 24, 2022 at 12:45 PM If it wasn't, it is now!

Andrea Dietrich November 24, 2022 at 9:37 AM What a wonderful Christmassy poem, Milt. Big Congrats for your win. L Milton Hankins November 24, 2022 at 12:45 PM Thanks, Andrea.

Mark Toney November 24, 2022 at 9:12 AM Milton, this is a delightful poem that also takes me back to my childhood in the Wisconsin snow. Your last line has given me an idea. Tonight I look forward to a cup of "Steaming chocolate, and a warm cozy bed!" Congratulations on your win on Mile 20 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 21 has already started. Also, check out my blog post to view your current standing in the Marathon. L Milton Hankins November 24, 2022 at 12:46 PM Thanks so much, Mark. I hope you enjoy that cup of hot chocolate on me. I am immensely enjoying the Marathon.

Caren Krutsinger November 13, 2022 at 12:25 AM So natural even though you followed a specific pattern. Nicely done. L Milton Hankins November 13, 2022 at 8:13 AM I hope it does well in the marathon. Thanks for the encouraging note.