Milt Hankins

From the Bluegrass, a poet named Milt
Took great care with the poems he built.
With both nuance and pace,
Gave the muse merry chase,
Graced the page with the ink that he spilt.

His posting are indeed a delight;
His shadormas and haikus, so tight.
His repertoire swells:
Trionets, villanelles,
Seems there’s no form that Milt cannot write.

But the real gift for which Milt is known:
That he treats folks just like they’re his own.
To teach and to share
With aplomb and with care
Is a quality not often shown.

For his true love, he’s over the moon
With sweet phrasing that makes the gals swoon,
And he longs to reside
Once again by her side,
but we’re selfish, so please, not too soon!

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for the Paean On Poets Poetry Contest sponsored by: Margarita Lillico written on 03/09/2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 3/10/2022 10:42:00 AM
This is smashing, Jeff, you nailed every limerick with no less truer words about Milt, he does have an amazing poetic ability, and your reply to Milt's comment says it all, he is a beacon to a lot of poets on here, and also, in you, a new star poet is born . . . : )
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/10/2022 11:29:00 AM
thanks, I appreciate the kind words - easy to write when you have good material!
Date: 3/10/2022 7:40:00 AM
Hi Jeff, This is a fine tribute to Milt and I couldn’t agree more. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day-Alexis
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/10/2022 7:46:00 AM
Thanks, Alexis.
Date: 3/9/2022 7:50:00 PM
Oh my goodness! I am so shocked! And, at the same time, so delighted, Jeff. If I could only half measure up to your words, I'd be so pleased. Thank you for taking the time to write about me. You honor me far more than I would ever deserve. Oh my!!!!
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/9/2022 7:55:00 PM
Milt, I’ve only been here about 6 weeks, and you’ve helped and encouraged me immensely. I can be pretty confident you’ve done that for many, many others, so, my way of saying thanks!
Date: 3/9/2022 12:57:00 PM
a wonderful tribute to a poet who deserves all the praise you've given him, jeff! i'm sure he'll be delighted, as i was to read this...
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Date: 3/9/2022 11:31:00 AM
A tribute so fine, and the kicker phrase... "That he treats folks just like they’re his own" couldn't of been any truer! Love only, here, I Am Anaya
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/9/2022 11:37:00 AM
:-)
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