L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Sing Me That Song

Sing me that song of compelling phrase,
Make me long to dance to your croon
With halting rhythms of a distant place.

I shall look longingly into your face,
Lost in the music, we shall commune
Sing me that song of compelling phrase.

I miss the warmth of your embrace,
Your body swaying ‘neath the moon
With halting rhythms of a distant place.

Those special times I’ll remember always
Though, it seems, you left me too soon,
Sing me that song of compelling phrase.

Love like ours filled with sensual grace
Has kept me anticipating your swoon,
With halting rhythms of a distant place.

I know it is not merely a passing craze
A dreamlike fantasy or a foolish tune,
Sing me that song of compelling phrase
With halting rhythms of a distant place. 

FIRST PLACE TROPHY WINNER
Written July 22, 2022
Submitted to "Anything Goes" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose

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Ann Peck August 11, 2022 at 4:21 PM This is lovely, Milton. So full of happiness. congratulations on First Place win! L Milton Hankins August 11, 2022 at 5:25 PM Thank you, Ann. Honestly, I think it's one of my better poems of all time. Anyway, I really liked it, and so happy you did, too.

Andrea Dietrich August 6, 2022 at 10:31 AM oh wow, so this one was your trophy win. Excellent, Milt. Big Congrats. I have a question for you in Soupmail L Milton Hankins August 6, 2022 at 11:46 AM Thanks so much, Andrea. Good to hear your thoughts. You've got a Soupmail from me.

I Am Anaya August 6, 2022 at 7:43 AM Back with congratulations on your trophy win Milton, It was readily apparent how much you deserve this! L Milton Hankins August 6, 2022 at 8:18 AM Thank you so much, Anaya. I really appreciate your thoughtful comments on my poetry.

Anne E Sangster - K August 5, 2022 at 2:35 PM Hi Milton, Back to Congratulate you on your 1st place trophy win. Well done! I knew this was a winner :-) L Milton Hankins August 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM Thank you so much, Anne. I really appreciate it.

Paulette Calasibetta August 3, 2022 at 6:29 PM Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. Truly filled with the enduring love you hold onto in your memory. Moving and poignant! Kudos. :)Paulette L Milton Hankins August 3, 2022 at 6:33 PM Thank you, Paulette. It's always wonderful to win a trophy. This poem, I thought, was my best chance recently. Your comments are always meaningful to me.

Sam Kauffman August 3, 2022 at 11:35 AM Poignant. Pensive poem of longing consoled by beautiful memories, Milt. Congratulations on your trophy win! L Milton Hankins August 3, 2022 at 12:17 PM Thank you so much, Sam. I really appreciate your thoughts and your kind comment.

Connie Marcum Wong August 2, 2022 at 10:55 PM Yay Milton! I am so happy you won the Trophy! This beautiful Villanelle about your late wife pulls on my heart strings. You have won several trophy’s, but I know how special it feels to win a trophy. Congratulations on your deserving win my Kentucky friend! ; ) Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins August 3, 2022 at 8:13 AM Thanks so much, Connie. They always come as a big surprise to me. Blessings to you, too.

Paghunda Zahid August 2, 2022 at 1:26 PM Aha great.. Congratulations on your win.. Well deserved. Blessings L Milton Hankins August 2, 2022 at 2:12 PM Thanks for your most encouraging note, Paghunda. I was really surprised by the trophy win!

Paula Goldsmith August 2, 2022 at 1:24 PM Congratulations on your Trophy win. "Sing Me That Song" is a lovely write. Today, be blessed with your wonderful win............. L Milton Hankins August 2, 2022 at 2:12 PM Thank you so much, Paula.

Gary Radice August 2, 2022 at 1:06 PM A beautiful villanelle Milt dedicated to your late wife. I couldn't help but be moved by it. Congratulations on your top win. Cheers - Gary L Milton Hankins August 2, 2022 at 1:10 PM Thank you so much, Gary. I didn't know I had won until I read your note.

Anne E Sangster - K August 1, 2022 at 12:10 PM Such a beautiful romantic piece. I'm saving this to my faves. For me, your "Sing Me That Song" is a winner! :-) L Milton Hankins August 1, 2022 at 12:19 PM Thank you so much, Anne. To be quite honest, this is one of the most favorite poems for me that I have ever written. I love reading it to myself. I hope that's not a bad thing!

Caren Krutsinger July 22, 2022 at 9:23 PM So Romantic, it went straight to my FAVE list and also to Deb's FAVE list. L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:20 AM Aw, thanks, Caren. I certainly hope so. I like this one myself.

I Am Anaya July 22, 2022 at 12:21 PM I see you at the organ playing a solemn, graceful air, rapt in reminiscence of a love now absent. (I recall you play the organ) ;) ~Anaya L Milton Hankins July 22, 2022 at 2:50 PM You are absolutely correct, Anaya. Many a time I have done just that!~

Jim Slaughter July 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM "With halting rhythms of a distant place" is evocatively romantic, L M. This piece has a very "dreamlike fantasy" quality about it. Excellent writing. L Milton Hankins July 22, 2022 at 11:27 AM Thank you, Jim. How nice of you to say.

Robert Gorelick July 22, 2022 at 10:28 AM It reminds me of Coleridge's observation that the most intimate feelings are also the most universally understood. Moving L Milton Hankins July 22, 2022 at 10:29 AM Thanks, Robert. I'm think there is a great deal of truth in his words.

Jenna Logan July 22, 2022 at 10:24 AM We seem to be thinking about the moon lately. She's such a wonderful gem to use as impetus for poetry. This one is a shade of blue called 'Melancholy.' L Milton Hankins July 22, 2022 at 10:29 AM I suppose that explains it, Jenna.