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Moonlight Reverie

Moonlight shines through my lonely evening
Bringing soft illumination to my inner heart
Warming, reminding me of long distant nights
When we cuddled and were entirely one.
My soul is humming a subtle tune we knew
A distant voice trills a single plaintive note
Assuring me the whole spirit world is dancing.
Then I pull the filmy sheer across the pane
Draw my favorite caftan into a reassuring hug
And savor a moonlit moment alone embracing.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Brian Strand Poetry Contest
March 11, 2022

THIRD PLACE WINNER
John Hamilton Contest - 2021

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Christuraj Alex Date: 3/11/2022 9:29:00 PM Great introspective acts. Very beautifully written. Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/11/2022 9:34:00 PM Thanks so much, Chris.

Susan Lawrence Date: 2/2/2021 1:00:00 PM I love "Assuring me the whole spirit world is dancing". Beautiful soft memories. I can visualize the moments you have depicted. Lovely. Susan :) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/2/2021 2:19:00 PM Thanks so much, Susan.

John Hamilton Date: 1/5/2021 6:51:00 PM Still a very nice read L Milton, congrats on a nice win! Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 12/7/2020 12:48:00 PM A somber but moving write, enjoyed LMH Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/5/2021 7:44:00 PM Thanks so much, John. I'm glad you enjoyed it! L Milton Hankins Date: 12/8/2020 12:55:00 PM Thanks, John.

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/7/2020 5:43:00 AM Beautiful moments captured in solitude beneath moonlight! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/7/2020 9:52:00 AM Thank you, Vijay. You have captured the essence of my poem in your comment.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/6/2020 6:27:00 PM This is a poem that I can savor deep into my thoughts, thank you for sharing dear poet. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/7/2020 9:52:00 AM Thank you for your sweet comment, Pixie Dust.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 12/6/2020 1:58:00 PM Silent reflections that sooth souls and whisper sweet nothings to the spirit... like a soft embrace steeling across my skin. God bless you again and again Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/2/2021 2:20:00 PM Thank you, Regina. I appreciated your comment so very much.