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Space Race Redux

A growing problem in the universe Is which rich billionaire will get their first Figuring a way to increase their purse A growing problem in the universe What seems a blessing may be a curse If one is stranded and dies of thirst A growing problem in the universe Is which rich billionaire will get their first. What seems a blessing may be a curse Figuring a way to increase their purse A growing problem in the universe Is which rich billionaire will get their first If one is stranded and dies of thirst The one who is left will feel accursed. written August 3, 2021 [a "trionet," a form I invented which combines the traditional triolet and sonnet forms.]

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/7/2021 10:51:00 AM

I like your trionet, Hank; very creative.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/7/2021 4:36:00 PM

Thank you so much. I guess it is my retort to Bezos' adventure.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/4/2021 7:49:00 AM

Milton, you've done an amazing job. this is a magical and lovely Poem. I like how your imagination and world flow.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2021 8:16:00 AM

Thanks so much for your encouraging comments, Lasaad. Soemtimes I wonder if my imagination doesn't run away with itself!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/4/2021 3:14:00 AM

I like your creative spirit Milton. In a rich man of grab its mine, I'll set my eyes to the Divine, and pray that we don't all die of thirst, Lovely poem, thank you for sharing, hope all is well. :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2021 8:18:00 AM

Thank you so much, Vie. It is always a pleasure to hear from you and to read your comments on a poem. I really do appreciate you!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/4/2021 1:19:00 AM

A well thought-out poem, Milton:) the race never ends..

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2021 8:19:00 AM

Thanks, Jo. I appreciated your comment.