L Milton Hankins Poet Triolet

Mississippi Blue Skies

Mississippi blue skies on a Thursday morn
The magnolia trees are in full array
Close to where the delta blues was born,
Mississippi blue skies on a Thursday morn
As an opossum scurries through the corn,
Where children gather in a sand lot to play,
Mississippi blue skies on a Thursday morn
The magnolia trees are in full array.

written December 30, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger January 13, 2022 at 8:29 AM After what Tina Turner said about Mississippi, I had never wanted to go there in my life. This poem has changed all that. L Milton Hankins January 13, 2022 at 8:40 AM Ah, Tina...one of my favorites. I'm so sorry I never got to hear her live in concert. Mississippi is still pretty backward, as far as I'm concerned, but I have a good service buddy who lives there, so I visit with him now and then. Glad I gave you a different look at the state.

Tom Cunningham January 12, 2022 at 12:43 AM You painted a very tranquil scene Milton, your poetic battery is fully charged. Tom L Milton Hankins January 12, 2022 at 7:53 AM Thanks, Tom. I hope so, although I rarely have a bout of writer's block. I can always think of something to write. It may not be good, but it's what I do!

Deb M January 11, 2022 at 9:45 PM Really beautiful Milton….so glad you are back! Hope you had a great holiday. Debx L Milton Hankins January 12, 2022 at 7:53 AM Deb, I had a marvelous trip. Thanks so much. I appreciate your comments on my poems.

Thomas Wells January 11, 2022 at 6:26 PM Beautiful imagery, evocative and lyrical. Very well done! -Thomas L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 6:46 PM Thank you so much for your thoughts, Thomas. I just returned from a two-week trip throught the southern United States, hence this poem.