L Milton Hankins Poet Sonnet

Rare Moments Sublime

Gentle spring breezes softly sweep across my mind 
Bring rare moments sublime I could not lately find, 
Waft unexpected by the chamber of my now, 
Making me ask myself why strange winds care, and how 
Spirits of bygone times and places come anew 
Bearing forgotten long-past pleasantries with you, 
My love, my dearest, now gone to another place 
How much I long to relive, to touch your sweet face. 

Incidents I could not remember way back when 
Or where, picked up in the passing sigh just then, 
Like surf, quickly as the warm breezes sweep away 
My sandcastles, startles collapse my fragile clay 
Without lingering the breezes came and went, while 
Happily, I relished the mem’ries with a smile.

SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written April 19, 2021
For "Your Best Sonnet So Far This Year" Contest
Sponsored by John Hamilton
14 - twelve-syllable lines check in PS Syllable Counter

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Alexis Y. April 25, 2021 at 12:58 PM Hi L. Milton, What a well-written and moving Sonnet. Moments such as these are forever engraved in the fabric of one’s mind. Congratulations on a well-deserved win:-) Alexis L Milton Hankins April 25, 2021 at 1:55 PM Thank you, Alex, for your thoughts and your encouragement. I appreciate it a lot. :)

George Yiorgos Stathakis April 23, 2021 at 8:36 PM A very moving poem, L. Milton. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins April 23, 2021 at 9:41 PM Thanks so much for your kind comment, George.

William Kelii Kekaula April 23, 2021 at 1:23 PM I had just posted a comment about wandering in our past with another, so I won't create a cliche, nonetheless, you did yourself proud and I am sure that she too agrees, Milt, my compliments on your placement in John's best sonnet contest my friend, Aloha! L Milton Hankins April 23, 2021 at 1:40 PM Aloha, William. Thanks for your very nice compliment. I appreciated your reading my sonnet.

Christuraj Alex April 23, 2021 at 11:23 AM Congratulations! L Milton Hankins April 23, 2021 at 9:41 PM Thanks, Alex. I appreciate it.

John Hamilton April 23, 2021 at 10:13 AM I loved this one L Milton, so much going on with this write, intricate imagery, and even a little personification, also the lingering melancholy of a lost love is palpable, such a great write congrats on a nice win! L Milton Hankins April 23, 2021 at 10:34 AM Thank you so much, John, for your much-appreciated comment.

Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2021 at 9:44 AM This lovely sonnet is so moving Milton. I was especially moved by the loss because I recently lost my husband of over 40 years. This poem is sure to be on the winning list. Loving memories help. Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins April 21, 2021 at 10:05 AM Thanks, Connie. Well, we'll see about that. I offer my sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your husband. Deb and I were married for 35 wonderful years, so I can relate to your sorrow.

Caren Krutsinger April 20, 2021 at 8:30 PM This is gorgeous. I am clapping and Trixie is lying on her back, kicking her legs in the air, blowing a kazoo. L Milton Hankins April 21, 2021 at 8:18 AM Ah, you are too kind, Caren. I'm glad Trixie liked it, too.

Unseeking Seeker April 19, 2021 at 8:55 PM Beautiful write! L Milton Hankins April 19, 2021 at 9:46 PM Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker, for your kind comment.