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Southern Breezes

Wind whistled through the towering pines Blasts of arctic winter tendrils slowly dying, While warm southern breezes wait patiently Until early spring beckons them northward. FIRST PLACE WINNER "A Strand Poetry Contest" Poetry Soup, January 13, 2022 written January 2, 2022

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Craig Bowden
Date: 1/14/2022 7:57:00 PM
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I love the change of seasons. Congrats to you. Excellent job.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/14/2022 8:15:00 PM
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Thank you, Craig. Nice to hear from you.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/13/2022 1:51:00 PM
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Stunning imagery Milton~Congratulations on your win! :)Paulette
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 2:19:00 PM
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Thanks so much, Paulette. I'm happy you enjoyed the poem.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/13/2022 8:28:00 AM
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You have captured the seasons in a wonderful way my friend!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 8:40:00 AM
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Thanks, Caren. I appreciate your responses to my poems.
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/13/2022 6:30:00 AM
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And so we wait for the return of soothing breezes. Very nicely penned, Milton. I enjoyed your posting. All the best, Brian
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/13/2022 9:08:00 AM
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Thank you, Brian. I really appreciate your comments on my poems. All the best to you, too!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/12/2022 12:54:00 AM
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Your travels through the countryside have inspired you well Milton. Tom
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/12/2022 7:51:00 AM
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Thank you so much, Tom. It was a good trip.
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Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/11/2022 8:01:00 PM
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An unassuming and dignified appreciation of nature. Great Milt!...ab
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/12/2022 7:52:00 AM
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Anselmo, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment on my poem.

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