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Stars Like Bits of Crystal

Stars like bits of crystal twinkling with mystic glee Striking up a kinship with ol’ blood moon rising, That you exist the astronomers have no guarantee, But sparkling like a diamond I find it not surprising You certainly are alive and well, as far as I can see! When blackness hovers like dead of August night The stars, like bits of cosmic quartz, shine brightly, And I, earthling, know nothing about their plight Over vast eons of time, I think, and more rightly, Until, as scientists say, they disappear from sight. SIXTH PLACE WINNER Written July 30, 2022 Submitted to "Simile Poetry Contest" Sponsored by Hilo Poet

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Constance La France

Date: 8/16/2022 3:47:00 PM

Milt, wonderfully penned poem and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/16/2022 5:02:00 PM

Thanks so much, Constance. I rather liked this poem myself. Glad you did, too.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/16/2022 9:55:00 AM

Wonderful imagery Milt all blended into your mental "wonderings" about the stars and if they exist. Congratulations on your win. Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/16/2022 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, Sam, for your thoughtful comment.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/14/2022 1:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. Have a great/blessed day.......................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/16/2022 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, Paula, for your very complimentary comment.

Terry Miller

Date: 8/14/2022 10:02:00 AM

Very beautiful Milton and so moving and creative, well-deserved placement!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/14/2022 10:15:00 AM

Thank you so much, Terry. Your comments always mean a lot to me.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/13/2022 2:26:00 PM

This is very lovely Milt. No wonder you got a high placement in the contest. Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/13/2022 3:34:00 PM

Thanks, Connie, for your very sweet, thoughtful comment.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/13/2022 10:42:00 AM

Moving poem Milt. Nothing like the stars from a country setting without city light to fade the crystals! Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! Linda

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/13/2022 3:35:00 PM

Thanks, Linda. I really appreciate hearing from you.

Hilo Poet

Date: 8/13/2022 9:33:00 AM

Milt, a fantastic job well done my friend! Thanks for your participation and my compliments on your high placement in my contest, Aloha~William

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/13/2022 10:12:00 AM

Thanks so much, William. I really enjoyed writing for your contest, and I appreciate your nod.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/31/2022 10:34:00 PM

"the stars, like bits of cosmic quartz, shine brightly," this is so delightfully whimsical and explains the look of stars incredibly well Hank.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/1/2022 7:28:00 AM

Thanks so much, Caren. Compliments like this one from you mean a lot to me...more than you'll ever know.

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/31/2022 4:26:00 AM

Milt, your've dusted beautiful, mystical imagery on my imagination! Good luck in the contest and a Happy Sunday to you!!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2022 8:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Mike. It's always a joy to hear from you and to receive your well wishes. Happy Sunday to you, too.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/30/2022 5:04:00 PM

I like how you did yours in such an original way. I was wondering if it mattered if we did a standard one or more creative as you did here. GREAT entry, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/30/2022 7:18:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. I just put my theme together and chose the form I thought would work best with it. It seemed to work well in the Quintain form. I appreciate your thoughts and your comment.

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/30/2022 1:11:00 PM

Do the stars shine brighter now that your vision is clearer, Milt? I'm teasing you, but your theme here warranted that comment... sorry. Comparing stars to crystal is very appropriate since they both sparkle like prismed facets of light.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/30/2022 2:17:00 PM

Thanks, Jenna. Actually, I am amazed at my far-vision now. Much clearer and brighter. But, I am seeing some change also for the better in my near-vision. I have not worn glasses at all now for two days! That's really something for someone who has worn glasses since high school days.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/30/2022 10:42:00 AM

I never get tired of watching the night sky on a clear night, it amazes me too that the stars we see may no longer exist because the light travels years before we see it,, the amazing wonders of creation. Hope you have a great weekend Milton. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/30/2022 11:01:00 AM

Me neither, Tom. Zillions of them on a clear night in mid-summer. I love it. The same for you, Tom.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/30/2022 10:20:00 AM

Beautiful imagery reflected in your words my friend. If memory serves me Milton, the twinkling effect that you see is the atmosphere bending the light creating this twinkling effect, also when stars disappear it could be by this same effect, or their hydrogen gas has been depleted. A little science of cause and effect. Your words shine bright in this creation of yours for the contest. A fine entry for the contest Milton. Hope your surgery is healing and your feeling better visually. God bless...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/30/2022 10:37:00 AM

My eyes seem to get better every day, Michael. I certainly do appreciate your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem as well as your good wishes for my health. I hope you are having a marvelous weekend full of all of those things you enjoy doing.