L Milton Hankins Poet Tanka

Riding To the Grapevine

riding bicycles
along backwoods nature trails
in a caravan
down to the old cut grapevine
swinging the whole day away

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written August 6, 2022
Submitted to: “Childhood Nostalgia” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: JCB Brul

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Sam Kauffman September 2, 2022 at 9:12 AM What wonderful memories Milt! You just reminded me that our gang - there were seventeen of us - would ride our bicycles down a winding road to a rope swing on warm summer days! Congratulations on your win! L Milton Hankins September 2, 2022 at 9:32 AM Thanks so much, Sam. I appreciate your comment and sharing your childhood experience.

Linda Alice Fowler August 31, 2022 at 2:56 PM Ah, did you swing out over the creek and drop in? Great imagery Milt! Congratulations on your win! Linda L Milton Hankins August 31, 2022 at 3:54 PM There was no creek. Just a gully sort of situation. Thanks for the comment, Linda.

Christuraj Alex August 31, 2022 at 6:46 AM Your writings, these days, have a serene aspect. This is very beautiful too. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins August 31, 2022 at 7:52 AM Thanks so much, Chris. I appreciate it.

Terry Miller August 31, 2022 at 5:57 AM Wonderful tanka Milton, such a vivid recollection in so few words! L Milton Hankins August 31, 2022 at 7:52 AM Thank you so much, Terry.

Tom Cunningham August 7, 2022 at 12:08 AM Happy memories Milton and its lovely to look back , sometimes it only feels like yesterday. Tom L Milton Hankins August 7, 2022 at 8:28 AM Yep, it does. Some memories do linger for a lifetime. Thanks, Tom, for your thoughtful comment.

Gershon Wolf August 6, 2022 at 11:55 PM Delightful, Milt! Such a refreshing image... On a lighter note, brings out the Tarzan in me. (Not much left of that, unfortunately). :) gw L Milton Hankins August 7, 2022 at 8:28 AM Ah, I'll bet you're still quite a swinger, gw!

Connie Marcum Wong August 6, 2022 at 8:29 PM Nostalgia sings from your lines of youthful days Milt. A great entry. Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins August 6, 2022 at 9:07 PM Thank you, Connie. I do remember this quite well when I was a kid. It's a wonder we didn't kill ourselves on those grapevines!

Caren Krutsinger August 6, 2022 at 7:44 PM There is a jazzy feeling that made me smile as I read it Hank. L Milton Hankins August 6, 2022 at 9:08 PM Thank you for your read, Caren. This was typical of a hot summer day when I was a boy. We'd head for the woods where it was much cooler.