Stars

twinkling stars at night distant in the galaxy ~~ saying notice me FOURTH PLACE WINNER written August 12, 2022 submitted to "Nature Themed Haiku" Poetry Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin syllables counted with Poetry Soup's Syllable Counter

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2022 1:37:00 PM

love that cute little last line. For me personification and imagery are awesome in haiku. Congrats.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/25/2022 1:57:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. I'm not very good with haiku, but occasionally I write one that is okay. I appreciate your thoughts.

Charles Messina

Date: 8/24/2022 2:40:00 AM

Excellent haiku, Milt. Congrats on your winning placement.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/24/2022 8:19:00 AM

Thanks, Charles. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/22/2022 1:34:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a lovely write. I love the stars. Have a great/blessed day writing away....................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/22/2022 1:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paula. You are always so kind to me.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/22/2022 5:29:00 AM

Milt, congratulations on your winning placement with your delightful haiku!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/22/2022 8:34:00 AM

Thanks, Tania, for my placement. I enjoyed writing for your contest.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/12/2022 8:55:00 PM

They speak to my heart also

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/22/2022 8:35:00 AM

Oh, how I love the stars! Thanks, Caren.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 8/12/2022 6:35:00 PM

You can't help but notice the lovely twinkling stars in a black velvet sky. A delightful Haiku, Milt

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/12/2022 8:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, Shirley. I love a starry night. Tonight, we are having a full moon, so it is taking all the attention.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/12/2022 11:20:00 AM

You paint a beautiful image with your haiku Milton. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/12/2022 1:16:00 PM

Thanks so much, Tom.

Jenna Logan

Date: 8/12/2022 9:51:00 AM

A night away from city lights makes me appreciate their beauty. Very nice Haiku, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/12/2022 1:16:00 PM

Thank you, Jenna. I love to watch the stars at night, especially trying to figure out the constellations...and, I am not very good at it!