L Milton Hankins Poet Sonnet

From the Veranda Window

Once I saw my sister out in the meadow
Picking wild daisies and black-eyed susans
She was happy then, I could easily tell,
I watched her from the veranda window
She tossed her lovely hair out of her eyes
And carefully arranging each flower 
In a bouquet, she flitted like a bee from
Colorful stem to stem, I heard her sighs.

My sister went faraway to wait for me
A couple of years ago, quite unexpectedly
And ever since, I have missed her sighs,
But I recall the memories so pleasantly,
She is in the meadow choosing a bouquet
And she calls for me to join her someday.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Brian Strand's Poetry Contest
written July 7, 2021

SILVER WINNER
New Members' Poetry Contest
All Poetry
July, 2021

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Gary Radice July 11, 2021 at 2:16 AM Wow! Milt. This is as sad and poignant as it is beautiful. This is poetry my friend. It moved me. Tears are a gift. L Milton Hankins July 11, 2021 at 9:15 AM Thanks so much, Gary. I am happy that my poem had that effect on you. It is always good to hear from an accomplished poet like you, and I appreciate your applause!

Christuraj Alex July 10, 2021 at 2:47 AM Beautiful Work. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins July 10, 2021 at 9:49 AM Thank you, Christuraj. I really appreciate your congratulations.

Gershon Wolf July 7, 2021 at 6:18 PM Sweet memory, Milt. Very sweet. You must miss each other greatly. :) gw L Milton Hankins July 7, 2021 at 6:25 PM Thank you, gw. Yes, I was born on her seventh birthday. I miss her a lot.

Pashang Salehi July 7, 2021 at 6:12 PM Genetically she is part of you... lovely but very sad write... look within, she is there... L Milton Hankins July 7, 2021 at 6:26 PM Oh, I definitely think she is. We looked alike, and as I said above, I was born on her seventh birthday.

Joseph P. DiMino July 7, 2021 at 3:33 PM Someday I believe we will spend eternity with our loved ones. Very touching write, my friend. L Milton Hankins July 7, 2021 at 3:55 PM Thanks, Joe, for your thoughtful comment.

Demetrios Trifiatis July 7, 2021 at 2:46 PM A heartbreaking Sonnet with vivid imagery , dear friend L MILTON. Beautifully done. Blessings. L Milton Hankins July 7, 2021 at 3:56 PM Thanks so much, Demetrios. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know. Your compliments are always encouraging.

Duke Beaufort July 7, 2021 at 2:45 PM LM, you bring tears to my eyes. Loss of any kind is difficult to deal with, but your description and fondness are very tender. TY. L Milton Hankins July 7, 2021 at 3:57 PM Thanks, Duke. Your comment meant the world to me because it showed that my poem was effectively written.