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Silently Seeking Solitude

Slipping silently, serenely sober, Somnambulist seeking some solitude Shuffles, self-styled, still sleeping so soundless Solitary search--simply solipsist. Some sadder simpleton slipped severely, Searching so silently, supposedly, Slipped solemnly, sidestepped suddenly! FIRST PLACE WINNER March 23, 2021 Entered "Seeking Solitude Alliteration" Contest Sponsored by JCB Brul

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Susan Ashley

Date: 3/24/2021 11:12:00 AM

Dear L MILTON, such a splendid alliteration of 's' sounds and word play. A challenge well done. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2021 12:22:00 PM

Thanks, Susan. I am so appreciative of your read and your comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/24/2021 12:07:00 AM

Sad silent Somnambulist sought solitude, severely slipping serving slipshod sips seriously .....come on now, how much longer could anyone do this? Ha! Great job my friend!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2021 9:03:00 AM

I don't know. I sort of got into it and whipped out three of them. I love to play word games...have my entire life. It's sort of a game, trying to make something with alliteration that makes sense, sort of. Also, I loved trying to write a poem within the restrictions without using words starting with any other letter. It can be done!

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/23/2021 5:42:00 PM

WoW! L. Milton, You make this form look easy and I know that is not case. Excellent job. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 7:03:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. I love word games and playing with words, so it does seem to come easier for me. Today was the first time I ever tried to work with alliteration except for an occasional two or three words in a poem. Give it a try!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/23/2021 1:17:00 PM

Nice work, Milton! You really do work well with alliteration. Hugs, Carolyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 1:38:00 PM

Thanks, Carolyn. I like word games, so I think I kind of "took to" it. First time I ever really thought about it until the contest.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/23/2021 11:45:00 AM

Great pen Milton showing fine imagery and insightful thought too. Take care, blessings,Gordon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 1:14:00 PM

Oops, I had another one in me. Sorry! I love word puzzles, so this whole alliteration thing is fun for me, and I had never tried it before. I'd love to see one written with the letter X.....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 12:03:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gordon. See response to Richard below.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/23/2021 11:42:00 AM

I see you are on a roll with this form.;0)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 12:02:00 PM

LOL. Couldn't resist finishing ideas I came up with for the contest. That'll do it. Time to move on. It was a fun write, though. You should give it a try! The difficulty is finding words that work, make sense, and sort of tell a story.

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/23/2021 10:17:00 AM

Very clever Alliteration Milton, almost makes as much sense reading it backwards, cheers David

David Kavanagh
Date: 3/23/2021 12:10:00 PM

It sure did Milton,

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 10:33:00 AM

Hey, David! I hadn't thought of that, but I'm sure going to try it. Thanks for your read. I truly appreciate it. Incidentally, although I sometimes use alliteration inadvertently in writing, this is my first attempt to do a poem entirely so. I think it worked...hope so!

Judy Ball

Date: 3/23/2021 10:06:00 AM

HaHa Very clever piece Milton. Love it. I think that's what happened to me. I slipped solemnly and sidestepped suddenly and seems I sripped a smuscle.Too cute my friend. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/23/2021 10:32:00 AM

Thanks, Judy. I remember reading your account of your accident. I sure hope you are feeling better now. Thanks, again, for stopping by.