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Fatal Attraction Tableau

perfectly-placed pleats admirable rear other interests wandering eyes hurt understandably potential problems THIRD PLACE WINNER Written 3/26/2021 (Inspired by Picture #3) For "Tableau 2" Contest Sponsored by Joseph May Composed using PS "Syllable Counter"

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2021 12:52:00 PM

I thought your interpretation of the pictures was one of the better ones. Congrats in the contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/2/2021 2:15:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. I appreciate your confidence, your comments, and your support. Although it shows a Third Place, it was thirtieth down on the list. Having read all of those above me, it was a bit hard to swallow. But, I'm trying not to whine...really, I am!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/31/2021 9:59:00 PM

Great imagery, Milton, congratulation on you win. Have a blessed Easter. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/1/2021 8:10:00 AM

Thanks so much, Eve. I appreciate your kind remarks on my poem.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2021 7:58:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2021 8:02:00 PM

Thanks, Caren. I think it slipped in under the wire! LOL

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/31/2021 3:35:00 PM

You captured the picture, well, Milton! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2021 6:40:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. I squeezed in for the finish!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/29/2021 5:19:00 PM

Yes, another GREAT write on the girl in the red dress. I am now seeing more than a few people choosing that same picture a you and I did!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/29/2021 6:38:00 PM

Well, I gave up on mine placing high when I read yours! It's okay. One of the entries even selected the same approach I did. Just coincidence. There aren't too many approaches one can take to this pic. Good luck to ya'. Milt

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/28/2021 3:05:00 PM

LMH, I always salute a rear admirable. An E ticket ride and attraction. -Richard

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2021 4:44:00 PM

Thanks for the read, Richard. And so they should be saluted!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/28/2021 12:29:00 AM

Wandering eyes sure do hurt, you have done the picture justice, Milton:) fantastic:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2021 9:19:00 AM

Thanks, Jo. Yes, they do and it shows on her face, doesn't it?

Judy Ball

Date: 3/27/2021 9:08:00 AM

I understand a man can get a bad case of whiplash from something like this. Good job here Milton. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/27/2021 11:06:00 AM

Thanks, JB.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/27/2021 1:50:00 AM

Good one Milton, rather well penned indeed. Take care, Gordon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/27/2021 8:29:00 AM

Thanks much, Gordon, for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate your read.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/26/2021 9:49:00 PM

Hi L. Milton, I thought about choosing photo # 3. After reading this, I'm glad I didn't. I think the girl holding hand was about to give him a piece of her mind—good entry for the contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 9:51:00 PM

Lots of choices, Alexis, but this one seemed right for me. You have three characters with different reactions. I enjoyed writing this piece for the contest. Thanks for stopping for a read. I appreciated your comment.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/26/2021 9:02:00 PM

You can look - but don't touch! Fun entry for the contest~

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 9:05:00 PM

Michelle, I loved the look on the girl's face. I'll be he was in for a bad, bad evening! Thanks for stopping by.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/26/2021 8:48:00 PM

Vivid description of lust, well done, Milton. Janice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 9:04:00 PM

Thanks, Janice. I appreciated your read and your comment.

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/26/2021 5:17:00 PM

Great verses, with nice imagery, good luck in the contest.//Las

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 8:09:00 PM

Thanks, Lasaad. I've been enjoying some of your work, too. Thanks for the read and the compliment.

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/26/2021 4:04:00 PM

Looks like a contender in Joseph's contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 5:03:00 PM

Well, I hope so, Robert. Thanks for the encouragement and for your read.

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/26/2021 2:44:00 PM

Well written Milton! Put into perspective, many can relate to. Good luck in the contest. I hope you have a nice evening :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 5:04:00 PM

Thanks you, Heidi. Your encouragement is most meaningful to me. I appreciate your read and your comment. You have a wonderful evening, too, my friend.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 3/26/2021 1:00:00 PM

Never in the wrong if you stop to admire God’s creation! But Men are not the only offenders! A thing of beauty is a joy for ever! Good luck in the contest!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 1:42:00 PM

So true! So true, my friend. Well, hopefully, I stayed on topic! Thanks for the read and your encouragement.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/26/2021 12:30:00 PM

Yes temptation is everywhere. ;0)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 1:41:00 PM

Yep, it's not even safe to walk down the street these days.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/26/2021 11:45:00 AM

guess he was just admiring her 'ass ets' lol:-) hugs Jan xx (my captcha is eek!)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 12:23:00 PM

Jan...basically, I think. Nothing angers a woman quicker than seeing her man taking notice of another woman. Thanks for the read and your comment. He also noticed her well-placed pleats!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/26/2021 10:59:00 AM

Good one Milton, its ok to window shop as long as you dont buy the goods. Good luck in the contest Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 11:00:00 AM

So they say, but it's a dangerous situation to get yourself in. Observe the look on her face! Thanks for the read, Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/26/2021 10:54:00 AM

Beware of those with "wandering eyes," Milton. I checked the photo and you did a very good, creative interpretation. Best wishes for a win! Hugs, Carolyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/26/2021 11:01:00 AM

Thanks so much, Carolyn. I always appreciate your encouragement. It means a lot to me.