Snapshot of My Life
I think my best years are clearly already behind me
That everyone persists in reminding me, it is glee.
I don’t think my traumatic childhood years were elective
That’s certainly true from my adulthood perspective.
I won't consider sharing those god-awful teenage years
They were replete with so much trauma, agony, and tears.
I remember best my first year in college, Berea
They, most of my buddies, went to Korea!
I loved being stationed in our newest state, Hawaii
The U.S.A.F. took me; I soon became a beach flea.
I returned to wild and wonderful West Virginia
The rest of my story there, some day, I shall continue.
I think life began when I met sweet Deborah, my wife,
That should suffice, I think, for a quickie look at my life!
THIRD PLACE WINNER
Written August 15, 2022
submitted to "Dot Your i's and Cross your t's" poetry contest
sponsored by Hilo Poet
[14 lines of 14 syllables per line
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Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022
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