L Milton Hankins Poet Rondeau

I Shall Think of You

In the meadow a frosty morning chill
Greets a lazy, rising autumn sun until
Warming rays melt the remaining dew
Heavily-clad, I shall think of you,
As I start my morning walk to the hill.

The path is slippery, requiring some skill
I am especially careful not to take a spill
In these moments, I shall remember you
In the meadow.

‘Tis hard not to notice the cold-snap kill
Since I love the meadow, it’s a bitter pill
All that remains is the heartiest feverfew
With crystalline hints of bold derring-do,
Strolling along, I shall think of you still
In the meadow.

EIGHTH PLACE WINNER
Written October 29, 2022
Submitted to "2022 Marathon Mile 19" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mark Toney

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Sam Kauffman November 15, 2022 at 10:41 AM Such a variety of emotions is on full display here Milt - the beauty of the meadow vs the fading season and the renewal of love's memories. Very nicely done. Congrats and high fives! L Milton Hankins November 15, 2022 at 12:56 PM Thanks so much, Sam. I appreciate your comment.

Susan Ashley November 12, 2022 at 6:59 PM Dear Milt, the rhythm, rhyme and imagery in your poem is beautiful. I love the tenderness of the rondeau refrain "In the meadow". A haunting, romantic and soulful piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan L Milton Hankins November 12, 2022 at 8:43 PM Thank you so much, Susan. I keep skipping along in the contest, and remain hopeful....

Mark Toney November 11, 2022 at 9:34 AM Milton, thank you for sharing your heart with us. What a wonderful tribute. "All that remains is the heartiest feverfew ~ With crystalline hints of bold derring-do, ~ strolling along, I shall think of you still ~ In the meadow." A Fav for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 19 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 20 has already started. L Milton Hankins November 11, 2022 at 10:41 AM Thank you so much, Mark. I am really enjoying running the Marathon with my Poetry Soup friends. Again, thanks for the placements I have received along the way. Hoping to finish well.

Janice Canerdy November 11, 2022 at 7:42 AM Milton, your excellent rondeau movingly describes how daily actions and nature conjure memories. CONGRATS on your win. Janice L Milton Hankins November 11, 2022 at 8:31 AM Thanks so much, Janice. It's always nice to hear from you.

Caren Krutsinger October 31, 2022 at 1:03 PM You apparently have the most amazing woman to remember "Heavily-clad, I shall think of you, As I start my morning walk to the hill. " I am glad! L Milton Hankins November 11, 2022 at 8:32 AM I do, Caren. I do. She left on her most adventuresome journey the week of Thanksgiving, 2018.