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My Best Poet List

I enjoy reading through the New Poems List
Skipping only those who’ve proven a waste
Naming even ten, so many would be missed
I could never perform this exercise posthaste.

Skipping only those who’ve proven a waste
I find gems in the poetry of at least forty-three
Some of the best are naughty, others chaste,
Occasionally I find one worthy of a grand prix.

I find gems in the poetry of at least forty-three
Naming even ten, so many would be missed,
Occasionally I find one worthy of a grand prix
I enjoy reading through the New Poems List. 

Written December 3, 2022
Submitted to "Three Best Poets" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet
[modified Pantoum to meet three-stanza
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Constance La France Date: 1/4/2023 11:52:00 AM Milt, your poem reflects your kindness that was always outstanding. You will be forever missed, rest in peace my Kentucky friend, Constance Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 1/3/2023 8:27:00 PM Love is always there to all the poets my friend. You will be missed Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/1/2023 7:17:00 PM I said…aww…as I opened this one. Blowing kisses to heaven. Login to Reply

Jenna Logan Date: 12/4/2022 10:20:00 AM Milt, being evasive, as Jo called you is a good trait from my point of view. There's no way I'd list names of just a few when there are so many equally disserving. Not to hurt anyone's feelings or insult them, I'm not writing for that contest. It should be contested, and tell me this... How is he supposed to judge such an opinionated bunch of entries? Will he base it on HIS favorites? Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/4/2022 11:15:00 AM Beats me, Jenna. It's just not a well-thought-out idea or contest. I can't begin to figure how he would come up with placements!

John Lawless Date: 12/4/2022 9:01:00 AM Milton, I tell all my grandchildren that they are my favorite......and not to tell the others.....hehehee Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/4/2022 11:16:00 AM Good thinking, John. I'd do the same if the occasion arose.

Joanna Daniel Date: 12/4/2022 6:44:00 AM Hmmm, evasive but well written pantoum, Milt:) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/4/2022 8:12:00 AM Thanks, Jo. It's evasive, yes, but I'm not about to name three poets on the Soup that I think are best, period. That would hurt a lot of people's feelings, since I am in regular touch with many, many poets on the site whom I consider to be friends.