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My Vagabond Dream

I wander about through myriad scenes of glee On the Ferris wheel of life, no fancy pedigree, While deliriously, excitedly, simply being me Gliding over life’s troubles and woes on my spree Uncommitted, unequivocally happy, you see-- No promises, no purposes, I could guarantee, For as long as I live, I shall live most cheerfully Flitting from this to that, hither and yon free, Like the proverbial hobo meandering will be Nurturing visions of grandeur may be the key. Written August 31, 2021 for "Vagabond Dreams" poetry contest sponsored by Craig Cornish

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/3/2021 10:47:00 AM

I think this is the key "Nurturing visions of grandeur may be the key."

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/3/2021 11:05:00 AM

Caren, I owe you for this one, because your monorhymes inspire me to try it. I'm not very good at it, but I do love to try. This one seemed perfect for the contest.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 8/31/2021 6:29:00 PM

I think you have winner with this great write. Good luck in the contest Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/31/2021 6:53:00 PM

Well, how sweet, Shirley. I don't know about that, but it was a fun write.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/31/2021 12:04:00 PM

Even in the shadow of a dream, it had to be reviewed several times to be grasped. I discovered many unique utterances in the lexicon, but they added to the overall magic of your magnum opus. Best regards

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/31/2021 12:23:00 PM

Thanks, Lasaad. I'm not sure my poem deserves such rich and grandiose approbation. But, I'll take it!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/31/2021 11:34:00 AM

The "Ferris Wheel of Life" is an apt description although people do not seem to realise they get off where they got on . . . .

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/31/2021 11:48:00 AM

That is certainly true. Watch yer step!!!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/31/2021 11:21:00 AM

Fantastic dream. It is the type I would have written. Best for a win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/31/2021 11:49:00 AM

Thank you, Victor. I'm hoping for the best!