L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Long Weekend In the Keys

The bleak dreary days of a cold December 
Were anticipated already in early September 
So, I talked to my boss, begged on my knees 
And added days to a long weekend in the Keys. 
 
Left for Miami on a snowy Thursday eve 
Arrived in warm sunshine, hard to believe, 
Rented a small compact and headed south 
Found lodging in a quaint little German Haus 
All tuckered out from the long day of travel 
I took to the bed and let all my cares unravel. 

For four solid days I behaved like a tourist 
Poking into whatever caught my interest 
I sunbathed, scorched, and aloed my burn 
Took in some intellectual lessons I learned 
At Truman’s resort and Hemingway’s home 
Jotted down a few notes to use in a poem. 

On Tuesday I experienced a rude awakening 
Arriving back at home late in the evening 
My hiatus over brought an unforgettable conclusion: 
A long weekend can become a refreshing intrusion.

SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written January 28, 2021
For Hiatus Contest

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Sam Kauffman February 24, 2021 at 9:38 AM Hiatus perfectly described L.M. Congratulations on your win. L Milton Hankins February 24, 2021 at 11:41 AM Thanks, Sam.

Constance La France February 24, 2021 at 8:09 AM Milton, great write and an enjoyble read, congratulations on your win in the contest _Constance L Milton Hankins February 24, 2021 at 11:41 AM Thanks so much, Constance. I'm glad you enjoyed by scribbling following my hiatus!

Jenna Logan January 30, 2021 at 2:15 PM No better place to find reason to write than in Hemingway's shadow. Are there still lots of cats roaming the grounds of his house? The keys are beautiful, and I would gladly allow them to intrude on me any time! Good write, LM. L Milton Hankins February 24, 2021 at 11:44 AM Key West never seems to change very much. Everyone and everything seems so relaxed. I try to get down there at least every two years for a long weekend. But, it is getting more and more expensive! Jenna Logan January 31, 2021 at 6:04 AM Thanks for the reply. It's been a while since I've been there, but it's an escape from everything and easy to let your stress drown in the beautiful sunsets. L Milton Hankins January 30, 2021 at 8:47 PM I love the Keys for a quick getaway during the winter months here in Kentucky. Thanks for your kind remarks. Yes, the cats are still hangin' around!