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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

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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!

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..............

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/29/2021 9:52:00 AM

Maurice, I really enjoy your work. Thanks for your visit.