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["I Traced Her Steps" first appeared in the St. Mary's Oracle in the mid-60s. It was reprinted in Poemhunters in 2020.]

I traced her steps to a pulsing tide where she had dared the deepest sea to stretch, and hemispheres divide our love Upon the cooling sands. She had tossed her hair to the wind and offered the chill Her slender hand; in her footprints traced the last note she penned. A white cap rose and sank in haste sending a salt-scented Bliss, to tell me the answer to my last unfaithful kiss. SECOND PLACE WINNER "Footprints" Old or New Contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire

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Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/7/2021 3:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Dear Poet. Love this poem very much - it expresses deep feelings, and touches the heart with its lyrical and emotional quality. BW ~ Mala

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:19:00 AM

Thanks so much, Mala. I read your comment and really appreciated your thoughts.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/5/2021 12:09:00 PM

Congratulations LM. This is so pensive yet has a poignancy that probes. I really like the lyrical quality. Blessings to you!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:19:00 AM

Thank you, Sam. I appreciated your comment very much.

Terry Flood

Date: 5/4/2021 1:59:00 PM

Congrats on a deserved high spot, Milt. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:18:00 AM

Thanks, Terry. I appreciated your comment.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/4/2021 10:44:00 AM

Touching!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/4/2021 8:15:00 AM

Whoops! Congrats on your win, Milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:18:00 AM

Thanks!

Brian Sambourne

Date: 5/4/2021 7:59:00 AM

A riveting read, Milton, in its thought provoking content + fine word choice. Congratulations! Best wishes, Brian

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:18:00 AM

Thanks so much, Brian. I appreciated your comment.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/4/2021 7:44:00 AM

A deep and moving poem, Milton, with a compelling conclusion. Your description of the woman is beautiful. There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:18:00 AM

Thank you so much, Carolyn, for your thoughtfulness, your contest, and your thoughts about my poem.

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 5/4/2021 7:41:00 AM

awww you are sharp ^^ clever detective work ! Congratulations on your well deserved win !!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2021 8:17:00 AM

Thanks so much, Paris....

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/30/2021 6:19:00 AM

Brilliant, Milton:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/30/2021 7:30:00 AM

Thanks, Jo. It's an oldie, but a goodie!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/29/2021 9:20:00 AM

Lovely write. God bless you always, Love, Gina

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2021 9:42:00 AM

Thanks, Gina. Hey, have a wonderful weekend! I'm heading out to Florida on Saturday morning for a week at the beach. Spring fling! Blessings to you.