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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

Date: 11/15/2022 10:41:00 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
Date: 11/15/2022 12:56:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sam. I appreciate your comment.

Mark Massey

Date: 11/13/2022 8:13:00 AM

Milt, the Rondeau form is dominated by you. PS feels the same way because when I went to the poem types to learn the style, your poems, by far, were the examples of how to write them. This is a wonderful piece…congrats as well!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2022 10:35:00 AM

Thank you, Mark. I appreciate the kind and thoughtful comment. I did not know that.

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/12/2022 6:59:00 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
Date: 11/12/2022 8:43:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan. I keep skipping along in the contest, and remain hopeful....

Mark Toney

Date: 11/11/2022 9:34:00 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
Date: 11/11/2022 10:41:00 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

Date: 11/11/2022 7:42:00 AM

Milton, your excellent rondeau movingly describes how daily actions and nature conjure memories. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/11/2022 8:31:00 AM

Thanks so much, Janice. It's always nice to hear from you.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/31/2022 1:03:00 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
Date: 11/11/2022 8:32:00 AM

I do, Caren. I do. She left on her most adventuresome journey the week of Thanksgiving, 2018.