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Illusion

Just an illusion my friends all say Those strange visions I see in the night, The sparkly prickles invade my sight I never see them during the day. Sometimes these illusions become True in the realities of time and space, I find myself in another-worldly place Marching to the beat of a distant drum. Better I should keep what I see inside Not so quickly share my odd illusions, Lest I add to my friends’ confusions Trapping them in the ebbing flowing ride. FIRST PLACE WINNER written September 9, 2021 especially for "'I' Contest New or Old" poetry contest sponsored by Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 9/15/2021 5:39:00 AM

Milt, excellent and congratulations on your win in my "I" contest with this beautiful poem, well done ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/15/2021 7:24:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. I really enjoyed writing this for your contest.

Curtis Johnson

Date: 9/11/2021 8:43:00 AM

Congrats, Milton, on your placement. Enjoyed this piece. My 88 year old friend faces this on a daily basis. Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/11/2021 8:45:00 AM

I can understand that! Thanks so much, Curtis, for reading my poem and commenting. I appreciate it.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/10/2021 10:20:00 PM

"Better I should keep what I see inside" Well-penned. Beautiful Poem. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/11/2021 8:55:00 AM

Sometimes that is the best course to take, Christuraj, but the poet tends to express him/herself unreservedly...sometimes even bluntly. Your thoughts are always appreciated.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 9/10/2021 8:24:00 AM

Think the universe was creating those illusions and showing a distant place…Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/10/2021 8:55:00 AM

Possibly, Delice. They are interesting, to say the least, and I am certainly not a "mental" case. I have some very vivid dreams.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/10/2021 6:12:00 AM

I try to only share "Better I should keep what I see inside Not so quickly share my odd illusions," these kinds of things with other artists, musicians or poets.

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

I have found that to be wise, too, Caren. The vast majority of my limited number of friends (???) simply would not understand.

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/9/2021 7:34:00 PM

This is really excellent, splendid write. You just shared them in the best way possible, through the internal Light of Poetry. Great one, My friend!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/9/2021 7:41:00 PM

Ah, thanks so much, Joe. You are so kind and thoughtful with your comment. I appreciate you.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/9/2021 6:17:00 PM

Your Poem may delude your friends. If you enjoy your night time illusions perhaps there is a tad of envy felt by others.... Good luck in the contest... I enjoyed reading it, thank you

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/9/2021 6:57:00 PM

Thanks again, Shirley, for reading my poems and making such wonderful comments on them.