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Stomach Ache

feeling pangs of lust in the pit of my stomach took seltzer water could be mistaken for love or having eaten oysters SECOND PLACE WINNER written May 28, 2021 for "Tanka" Poetry Contest sponsored by M.L. Kiser

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/7/2021 5:05:00 AM

Cute one. I hope love and not bad oysters. Congrats on this winner. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:21:00 AM

Yeah, Sara, I hear that. Thanks so much.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/4/2021 5:24:00 PM

Love the humor in yours, Milt. BIG congrats on a great win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:20:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Sometimes I think I really do have a funny streak in me.

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/4/2021 4:40:00 PM

It's gotta be the oysters, man! Congrats on your win, Milton! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:20:00 AM

Thanks so much, Kim.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/3/2021 3:33:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your win.My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 3:36:00 PM

Ah, thank you so much, Eve. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/3/2021 10:10:00 AM

Very Beautiful Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 10:10:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/3/2021 9:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Milt! Not quite sure what to do about that feeling in the "pit" of your stomach but I do have some antacids for those oysters. Love the use of the word "pit." Blessings to you. This is very well done with wit edged in humor.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 10:11:00 AM

Thanks so much, Sam. I really appreciated your thoughtful comment...and your suggestion.

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/3/2021 9:45:00 AM

Congratulations for your win, my friend you deserve it with this so well written Tanka

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 10:12:00 AM

Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness, Lasaad.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/28/2021 10:08:00 PM

hahaha, this is a very good one, Milton, good luck in the contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2021 8:48:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve, for your comment and well-wishes. I'm glad I could give you a chuckle!