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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

Date: 7/11/2021 2:16:00 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
Date: 7/11/2021 9:15:00 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

Date: 7/10/2021 2:47:00 AM

Beautiful Work. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2021 9:49:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj. I really appreciate your congratulations.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/7/2021 6:18:00 PM

Sweet memory, Milt. Very sweet. You must miss each other greatly. :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/7/2021 6:25:00 PM

Thank you, gw. Yes, I was born on her seventh birthday. I miss her a lot.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 7/7/2021 6:12:00 PM

Genetically she is part of you... lovely but very sad write... look within, she is there...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/7/2021 6:26:00 PM

Oh, I definitely think she is. We looked alike, and as I said above, I was born on her seventh birthday.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/7/2021 3:33:00 PM

Someday I believe we will spend eternity with our loved ones. Very touching write, my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/7/2021 3:55:00 PM

Thanks, Joe, for your thoughtful comment.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/7/2021 2:46:00 PM

A heartbreaking Sonnet with vivid imagery , dear friend L MILTON. Beautifully done. Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/7/2021 3:56:00 PM

Thanks so much, Demetrios. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know. Your compliments are always encouraging.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/7/2021 2:45:00 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
Date: 7/7/2021 3:57:00 PM

Thanks, Duke. Your comment meant the world to me because it showed that my poem was effectively written.