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Shape-Shifting

Were I adept at shape-shifting I would avoid shadow-lifting And eschew re-gifting, I would spend more time sifting Through forms more befitting And most likely give up babysitting! Were I adept at shape-shifting I think I would consider quitting, Or at least admitting, Shape-shifting is hair-splitting All things possible permitting, And take up crochet or knitting! HONORABLE MENTION Written May 15, 2022

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/5/2022 12:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Have a great/blessed day writing away............................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/5/2022 2:33:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Paula, for your kind support and for your marvelous comments on my poems.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/5/2022 6:05:00 AM

Congratulations Milton: A fun take on this subject in your entertaining monoryhme. Best, SuZ

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/5/2022 7:49:00 AM

Thanks so much, SuZ. I had a difficult time with this one, not being so much into fantasy or science fiction.

Bill Baker

Date: 5/16/2022 4:54:00 PM

Light is nice, and entertaining. Shapeshifting would provide a great deal of variety, the spice of life! :-)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/16/2022 6:55:00 PM

I suppose it would, but I can't imagine what it would be like if everyone was capable of shifting into anything they liked. I kind of like being Milt!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2022 4:57:00 PM

Knitting and crocheting are both calming. I highly recommend both to you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 7:58:00 PM

Long ago I could knit. I knitted myself a sweater and a scarf, but I haven't tried it for thirty years. I used it as therapy when I was recuperating from open heart surgery. I never got the hang of crocheting.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/15/2022 1:52:00 PM

Well they say knitting is therapeutic, If you're taking orders I'd like to order a scarf for next winter lol. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 1:54:00 PM

Sorry, Tom. Deb tried several times over the years to teach me to crochet. I could never do it. To intricate for me, but she was very good at it. Thanks.