L Milton Hankins Poet Terzanelle

Purple Coneflower

Unsung heroes of the garden fringes
Perennial favorites for a colorful bouquet,
Purple coneflowers with yellow twinges.

Violets are sweet…, yes, they are okay,
But they are too small, coneflowers tower
Perennial favorites for a colorful bouquet.

They are imposing not unlike a sunflower
Those bright purple petals, strikingly nice,
Looking swell edging a front lattice bower.

Their scent can be reminiscent of a spice
But be careful smelling, for bees also enjoy 
Those bright purple petals, strikingly nice.

Purple coneflowers the florists employ
For lovely summer arrangements, in fact,
But be careful smelling, for bees also enjoy.

Of the purple coneflower, nothing lacked
Unsung heroes of the garden fringes
For lovely summer arrangements, in fact,
Purple coneflowers with yellow twinges.

THIRD PLACE WINNER
Written May 31, 2022
Submitted to "Purple Flowers" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

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Ann Peck June 26, 2022 at 5:12 PM Beautiful terzanelle, Milton. I love coneflowers, but they don't seem to like droughts. :) L Milton Hankins June 26, 2022 at 5:28 PM Thank you so much, Ann. No, they don't. They were always a mainstay in my flower gardens from years ago.

Paula Goldsmith June 26, 2022 at 9:02 AM Congratulations on this win. Your "Purple Coneflower" is a beautiful write for a beautiful flower. I love this flower. Today, be blessed with your win........... L Milton Hankins June 26, 2022 at 10:19 AM Thank you so much, Paula. I do, too. One of my favorites!

Christuraj Alex June 26, 2022 at 1:26 AM Echinacea purpurea - An unassertive yet prominent flower in bouquets. Beautifully written. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins June 26, 2022 at 8:29 AM Thanks so much, Chris, for your thoughtful response to my poem.

Sotto Poet June 25, 2022 at 8:34 PM Congratulations on your winning placement, Milt... Very well-deserved with this wonderful poem, dear friend. Best regards L Milton Hankins June 26, 2022 at 8:29 AM Lasaad, I appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments so much. Thank you.

Caren Krutsinger June 2, 2022 at 3:57 AM I enjoyed this in every way but especially loved this line "But be careful smelling, for bees also enjoy." which I was glad was repeated for emphasis. L Milton Hankins June 2, 2022 at 10:04 AM My goodness, Caren! You must have spent the whole morning reading my poems! Thanks! I hope they went good with your coffee and donuts!

Connie Marcum Wong May 31, 2022 at 11:36 PM Your imagery in this piece is stunning Milton. Beautiful! Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins June 1, 2022 at 7:52 AM Thanks, Connie, so much for your nice comment on my poem. I'm glad you liked it.

Susan Ashley May 31, 2022 at 6:27 PM Your admiration for the purple coneflower is so beautifully expressed, Milt. Can’t blame the adoring bees for being attracted to such spicy beauties. Such a lovely poem. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my friend.. ~Susan L Milton Hankins May 31, 2022 at 7:04 PM Susan, thank you as always for your sweet and thoughtful response to my poem. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know.

Kim Rodrigues May 31, 2022 at 4:04 PM I love those coneflowers and yes they are often peppered with bees! L Milton Hankins May 31, 2022 at 5:05 PM Thanks, Kim. Coneflowers were often the anchors for my flower gardens.

Jenna Logan May 31, 2022 at 12:29 PM Another write for a new contest? I can't keep up with you, Milt... I'm going to have to look up that flower, but you paint it as a lovely looker. L Milton Hankins May 31, 2022 at 12:44 PM I really had a writing spurt today. I don't think I have written this many poems in quite a while. Jenna, the new batch of contests are pretty interesting, I think. I like the ones that aren't too restricting and give me some room to roam around.