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Scents of Sweet Honeysuckle

Scents of sweet honeysuckle swell up through the lush Over-grown path to the old cemetery at Spy Rock Hill, there, Fresh-cut flowers have decayed like piles of dead tree brush. Scents of sweet honeysuckle swell up through the lush As children, we played around the grand old tombs lying flush With each other, engraved flat stones, on Memorial Day where Scents of sweet honeysuckle swell up through the lush Over-grown path to the old cemetery at Spy Rock Hill there. HONORABLE MENTION written May 19, 2021 for "Try a Triolet" poetry contest sponsored by Kim Merryman

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Kim Merryman

Date: 5/25/2021 8:00:00 PM

Milton, congrats on your HM in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 8:06:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kim. I really enjoyed writing for your contest, and I hope you'll sponsor another one.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/25/2021 1:31:00 PM

Great imagery! Good luck in the contest. I think this has a great shot at first place.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 2:32:00 PM

It only got an "honorable mention." Oh, well, I tried and that's what's most important. I thought it was a winner, too. Thanks for your thoughtful encouragement.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/25/2021 1:14:00 PM

I love the journey this took me on Milton. I have visited graveyards in Ireland and marveled at the dates and ages from long ago and wondered too about the people who now reside there. I really enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful week. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 2:33:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie, for your thoughtful remarks.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/25/2021 11:52:00 AM

Congratulations LM on your win. There was a GAR cemetery in the middle of a field behind our street. As children we would explore the graves and wonder about the people buried there. Believe it or not, this was a deeply spiritual place of honor for the neighborhood children.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 2:33:00 PM

Thanks, Sam. I appreciated your visit, your read, and your comment.

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/20/2021 8:31:00 PM

What a wonderfully descriptive triolet that flows so well! You create a nostalgic scene in this well written poem, L. Milton. Good luck in the contest! :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2021 8:57:00 PM

Laura, your sweet comments are so appreciated. Thanks so much.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/20/2021 7:42:00 AM

WoW! L. Milton, This is a good entry for the contest. Your imagery was so vivid. I could just picture the whole scene. Great title and content as well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2021 9:22:00 AM

Thank you so much, Alexis, for your encouraging comment.