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First Snowflakes

first snowflakes falling
melting quickly on the ground
catch one on my tongue 

written November 26, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

November 28, 2021 at 7:11 PM

Makes me want snow.

L Milton Hankins

November 28, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Thanks. A throwback to my childhood. As inviting as it sounds, no snow for me! If I tilted my head back to catch a snowflake on my tongue, I'd probably tip right over!

Delice Arleen Skelly

November 28, 2021 at 3:29 AM

Love snowy poems, I am hopeful we might get snow this year. Usually disappointed..Delice

L Milton Hankins

November 28, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Hey, Delice, you are welcome to all that will fall here in Eastern Kentucky. By all means, take all you want.

November 27, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Happy memories as the snowflakes melt on the tongue instead of the ground. Masterful haiku here. Snow White and Prince Charming, gw

L Milton Hankins

November 27, 2021 at 7:29 PM

You got that right, my friend.

November 27, 2021 at 11:09 AM

Oh how I wish they were melting. It's pretty nippy up here in Saskatchewan. Well penned my friend. Have a great day.

L Milton Hankins

November 27, 2021 at 1:39 PM

Thanks so much, my Canadian friend. You have a wonderful day, too.

November 27, 2021 at 7:19 AM

Rare opportunity here in Texas, but a fun memory from childhood up in Ohio. :-) Have a great day Milt, Bill

L Milton Hankins

November 27, 2021 at 8:39 AM

You, too, Bill. I remember snow in San Antonio when I was in basics. But I know some parts of Texas are pretty warm year round.

November 27, 2021 at 6:39 AM

Spit that out....don't you know how dirty the atmosphere is.....JUST KIDDIN'...we'll go with the five second rule here....

L Milton Hankins

November 27, 2021 at 8:41 AM

You're absolutely right, John, but I've always gone by the five second rule....definitely.

November 27, 2021 at 5:27 AM

I love your seasonal haiku Milton! The playful images and sweet and lovely!! Happy Saturday !!

L Milton Hankins

November 27, 2021 at 8:41 AM

Thanks, Mike. Happy Saturday to you, too!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

November 26, 2021 at 10:32 PM

I await them breathlessly, Milton! A lovely poem.

L Milton Hankins

November 27, 2021 at 8:41 AM

Thank you, Evelyn. I don't...really. I can do very well without snow...period.

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