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Sights and Sounds of a Simple Life

Peonies and cannas are blooming along my walk While birds are tweeting messages to one another, I suspect the small animals are taking care of young A newborn spring fawn stays close to its mother. I am certain the newly built Robin’s nest has eggs And I see the chimney swifts chasing insects on wing The sounds of spring are delightful to my hearing, Even the chimes on my neighbor’s front porch ring. A fox is scoping out a flock of chickens scratching The peace interrupted as a crow begins to squawk, Signaling to the banties and biddies danger is near I spy overhead the silhouette of a red-tailed hawk. A simple life includes the sights and sounds of spring The joys of a walk through the meadow in the sun, Pleasures derived from a lifetime of love for nature Anticipating good weather and a hot summer’s fun. Written May 15, 2022

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Bill Baker

Date: 5/16/2022 4:57:00 PM

Thanks for the Quatrain of peace and Nature's best, Milt. I enjoyed the peaceful read today. Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/16/2022 6:53:00 PM

This is among my favorite types of poems to write, Bill. I thank you for appreciating and commenting on it. It means a lot to me.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2022 4:59:00 PM

Your idea of a simple life is a dream life for many

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 7:55:00 PM

I believe that is probably true. I've been so fortunate.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/15/2022 1:48:00 PM

Nothing beats being at one with nature Milton, and a walk in the countryside is pure bliss. Hope things went OK for you at the hospital Tom PS, I soupmailed you.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/15/2022 2:33:00 PM

That's great news Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 1:49:00 PM

Thanks so much, Tom. Yes, I got your Soup Mail. I had two heart procedures in two weeks. All went well, and I'm still kickin'. Interestingly, my son had an angioplasty the same day I did. We both did fine.