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Sagittarius

Spirited one who wields the bow and arrow 
Adventurer most extraordinaire, 
Generous to a fault, unlike the fabled pharoah, 
Independent, occasionally self-absorbed, even arrogant 
Trailblazer who will unhesitatingly say au contraire.  
This truth-seeker has little patience for the ignorant 
Adept at taking “the road less traveled by” * 
Resists those who are closed-minded and unfair,  
Insists on steadfast friends, the flighty need not apply     
Unusually enthusiastic, fiery, strong-willed who dare, 
Smart, capable, natural-born leaders who really care. 

[*Reference to Robert Frost’s well-known poem.] 

SIXTH PLACE WINNER
Written March 29, 2021 
Exclusively for “Star Sign Acrostics” Contest 
Sponsored by Charlotte Puddifoot

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 12:24:00 PM Well, my first response is wandering somewhere in between Scorpio and Capricorn! Congratulations on your win from one Sag to another as we look up to enthusiastically aim for Heaven's truth. Really loved this poem. Sending you blessings of Easter joy! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/14/2021 2:07:00 PM Hey, thanks Sam. I appreciated your comment so much and wish for you the happiest belated Easter.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/13/2021 9:11:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I learned a lot about Sagittarius. Have a blessed day writing away.............. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/13/2021 9:49:00 AM Thanks, Paula. We Sagittarians salute you!

Jan Allison Date: 4/10/2021 2:47:00 PM Dropping back to say many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/13/2021 9:48:00 AM Thanks, Jan.

Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 4/10/2021 12:58:00 PM this is a well written acrostic; i like that it avoids just merely listing the traits of the sign, and i also like the robert frost reference..congrats on your win in my contest, it was a tough one to judge! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/10/2021 5:10:00 PM I can tell that, Charlotte. Thanks for the contest.

Hilo Poet Date: 4/2/2021 3:43:00 PM A wondrous portrayal that you have crafted, Milton, comme si comme ca c'est la vie, mon ami, -- hoping for the best, Aloha! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/10/2021 5:12:00 PM Creo si! Hilo Poet Date: 4/3/2021 12:14:00 PM My significant other, su famalia comes outside Seville, Spain. Our kids learned Spanish or they starved, while I ate hamburgers, asi es la vida, Aloha! L Milton Hankins Date: 4/2/2021 7:38:00 PM Merci, mon ami! William, I speak better Spanish than French because I have traveled more to Spanish-speaking countries. I had four years of college French, but that was eons ago. Thanks, however!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/31/2021 7:51:00 PM Gorgeously done! You have interested me in this contest now; I was not even aware of it until this second. Hmmm...Pondering what I will do with this knowledge. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/31/2021 7:53:00 PM Go for it! You may be the only person of your sign to write for this contest...who knows? I will be interested to see what you have to say about it.

Edward Ibeh Date: 3/31/2021 5:54:00 AM Wow, this is a hard-to-top acrostic, L.Milton! It rhymes, too. Clearly a winner so congratulations in advance! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/31/2021 9:15:00 AM You are too kind, Edward. I enjoyed the write, however.

Alkas Poetry Date: 3/30/2021 6:06:00 AM Dear poet You are a dreamer and that's why you can't stick to monotony. About the world, you are curious by nature and need to live the new. So, be prepared to be a confidant as there will be many goals, dreams and stories to be told. However, hold on to the pleasures of the world but unable to let go. The Sagittarius has a facility in giving himself over all that gives joy, even if it is momentary. It'a great sign ... my wife belongs to Sagittarius and I, Aquarius, get along alkas Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/30/2021 8:22:00 AM Thanks, Alkas, I really enjoyed your read and your comments. Your wife being Sagittarius should make for an adventurous marriage!

Jan Allison Date: 3/29/2021 10:44:00 AM wow Milton you nailed this one, a rhyming acrostic is such a challenge:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/29/2021 1:46:00 PM I hope so, Jan. Thanks for the strong encouragement.

Maurice Rigoler Date: 3/29/2021 9:45:00 AM I enjoy composing acroustics too, Milton, nf have quite a few somewhere in my extensive opus. My mot ambitious acrostic is on the name Martial, the Roman epigrammatist, who has been a major influence on my own epigrams. Not sure if it's still posted. I've published only one book of his translations, all out of print. Thanks for the stop. / Maurice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/29/2021 9:52:00 AM Maurice, I really enjoy your work. Thanks for your visit.