Shark

skeleton cartilage seven gill slits on head supreme power symbol stalks prey up to six miles sense of smell amazing species are small or large sudden seashore scary SECOND PLACE WINNER written March 10, 2022 especially for "In Search of Prey" poetry contest sponsored by Joseph May syllables checked with HMS and PS

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Simon Rogerson

Date: 4/2/2022 6:58:00 AM

Sharp as a shark! Congratulations

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/2/2022 8:12:00 AM

Thank you, Simon. Good to hear from you. Thanks for the read and your comment.

Terry Miller

Date: 3/31/2022 3:09:00 AM

A great white, sorry write, Milt. Congratulations.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thanks, Terry. I appreciate your congrats.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/30/2022 8:50:00 PM

Great description on the shark, Milt, congratulations on your win in Joseph contest. blessings my friend

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2022 9:09:00 AM

Eve, thanks so much for your congratulations on my poem.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/30/2022 7:16:00 PM

Very revelatory information given about the monstrous sea animal (fish). Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2022 7:35:00 PM

Chris, thanks so much for your thoughts on my poem.

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/30/2022 6:08:00 PM

Very nicely crafted, Milt. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Kindest regards dear friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2022 7:37:00 PM

Thanks, Lasaad. Good to hear from you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/30/2022 2:56:00 PM

I really like this . Can't believe I never saw it before now. Way to go in the contest, Milt. Congratulations

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2022 5:08:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea. You did an outstanding job with the crocodile, too. Fun contest.

Joseph May

Date: 3/30/2022 2:14:00 PM

One of the most deadly predators in the ocean, Congrats on your win Milton, Very nicely written

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/30/2022 2:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Joseph. I enjoyed writing for the contest.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/10/2022 5:28:00 PM

you got close to a 100% alliteration I've been trying to get one of the predators with 100% alliteration, but can't seem to get there. Nice one.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/10/2022 6:56:00 PM

Thanks, Jeff. It came rather naturally with the shark as I was studying the characteristics I would incorporate.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/10/2022 2:13:00 PM

Menacing creatures without a doubt Milton, I have no desire to see them close up in a shark cage. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/10/2022 3:27:00 PM

I do not either. The thought gives me chills...to think of their snout pushing against the bars. No, thanks!!!

Marco Chies

Date: 3/10/2022 1:08:00 PM

I remembered the character of the oceanographer from Jaws. That guy was very funny, in the scene where he smashed the plastic bottle. And that soundtrack? Scary!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/10/2022 1:11:00 PM

Wow. That was a long time ago, when I saw that movie. Yes, as I recall it scared the daylights out of me. I never go into the ocean without having sharks in the back of my mind.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/10/2022 11:53:00 AM

Excellent writing, dear Milton! I’ve been fascinated with sharks since “Jaws” came out! Your last line sends chills!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/10/2022 11:55:00 AM

Thanks, Kim. I enjoy researching for these types of poems. They are very educational. I'm glad you had a reaction to my SHARKS. Have a marvelous day.