L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Reflections In the Pond

Reflections of red and gold leaves in the pond
Mingling with the silver water silently 
Painting nature’s picture of autumn fest 
With haze-like lines wavering in watercolor
The glint of sun casting a hazy mystic spell

BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
"Write What Inspires" Poetry Contest
All Poetry, November 14, 2021
written November 12, 2021

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Paulette Calasibetta November 15, 2021 at 4:21 PM Hi Milton, a lovely autumn fest indeed! an inspirational write! Blessings, Paulette

Delice Arleen Skelly November 14, 2021 at 3:11 AM Autumn, beautiful autumn...Delice L Milton Hankins November 14, 2021 at 8:41 AM Delice, thanks so much for the sweet comments you make on some of my poems. I really appreciate them.

Gershon Wolf November 13, 2021 at 6:29 PM Nice imagery! ... You can give Nat King Cole (posthumously) a new song to record: 'Those Hazy, Crazy Days of Autumn!' Smiles, Gershon L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 7:14 PM That would his type of song, gw. He did those soft ballads so beautifully. Have a great week coming up.

Terry Flood November 13, 2021 at 5:21 PM As a lifelong fisherman, I can tell you your description is right on the button. Nice one, Milt… makes me want to grab my rods and go. Terry

Krish Radhakrishna November 13, 2021 at 11:36 AM I have a pond and know exactly what you are talking about! beautiful image! L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM Beautiful, eh? Thanks so much for your read, Krish. Hope you have a delightful weekend.

Tom Cunningham November 13, 2021 at 1:31 AM Stunning imagery Milton, a perfect autumnal scene. Tom L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 9:05 AM Thanks, Tom. I appreciated your read and your comment. Have a marvelous weekend.

Caren Krutsinger November 12, 2021 at 10:39 PM Your imagery is gorgeous my friend. L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 9:05 AM Thanks, Caren. I wish I could really see it. It was a screen saver, which, by the way, I find a wonderful source for writing.

Sotto Poet November 12, 2021 at 7:55 PM In just a few sentences, you've conveyed a beautiful thought. The utmost peace, painted in vibrant hues, is intended to settle the roaming human mind, Milton. L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 9:06 AM Thanks, Lasaad. I'm preparing to leave on my vacation. That was written about a scene which was sent as a screen saver.

Anselmo Boles November 12, 2021 at 7:40 PM Utmost tranquility, painted with radiant hues, calming meandering human thoughts. Brilliant Milt...ab L Milton Hankins November 12, 2021 at 7:42 PM Thank you so much, Anselmo. I saw this scene and it struck me as the perfect place to meditate in nature's watercolor.