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[This poem, a TRIONET, is a poetry form I invented. It adds to the traditional Triolet a second stanza (of 6 lines similar to a 14-line Sonnet) repeating lines indicated in the rhyme scheme. The rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB AAABBb.]

Our Finest Hours Have Passed

My generation’s finest hours have passed Now, I am afraid we are too old to lead For the most part, our time was a blast My generation’s finest hours have passed Question is, how much longer can we last Before the curtain rains down on our breed My generation’s finest hours have passed Now, I am afraid we are too old to lead. My generation’s finest hours have passed For the most part, our time was a blast Question is, how much longer can we last Before the curtain rains down on our breed Now, I am afraid we are too old to lead All we can do, perhaps, is plant a new seed.
SECOND PLACE WINNER Written August 13, 2021 "Favorite August 2021 Rhyme" Contest sponsored by Constance La France
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Faulkner Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 10:31 AM
I really like the rhyme flow and the last line brings the message together wonderfully, congratulations on your win~
Hankins Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Thank you, Michelle, for your very kind and thoughtful comment on my poem.
Boreham Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 8:50 AM
Planting new seeds is exactly what we are naturally meant to do :) Great poem, Congratulations on your win !
Hankins Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 9:06 AM
Thank you so much, Paris-Maree, for your thoughtful comment.
La France Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Milt, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance
Hankins Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Thank you so much, Constance. I always feel so specially honored when I place in one of your contests. It's pretty special to me.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 3:44 AM
I do not think we are ever too old to lead, but the young often see us in this way so it makes sense for some. Not for others thank goodness!
Hankins Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 10:08 AM
Yes. Mostly, I was thinking about me, Caren. I've reached that age where I feel there just isn't much I can do to change anything for the better. I try, and I think maybe my writing and poetry is about it.
Blanca Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 2:57 PM
Milton, "The past and the future are veiled: but the past wears the widow's veil, the future, the virgin's."---Jean Paul Richter
Hankins Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 4:38 PM
How interesting! I had never heard that before. Thanks so much, Lunita.
Poet Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 8:04 AM
Exceptional write, Milton, you're always the master in writing Triolet and all other forms. Blessings and best wishes for a great weekend
Hankins Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Thank you so much for your thoughts, Lasaad. I really appreciate you.
Seeker Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 7:51 PM
Superb write, Milton! Enjoyed
Hankins Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 9:04 PM
Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker. I really appreciate your visits.
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