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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

June 7, 2021 at 5:05 AM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 8, 2021 at 11:21 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

June 4, 2021 at 5:24 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 8, 2021 at 11:20 AM

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

Kim Merryman

June 4, 2021 at 4:40 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 8, 2021 at 11:20 AM

Thanks so much, Kim.

Eve Roper

June 3, 2021 at 3:33 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 3, 2021 at 3:36 PM

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

Christuraj Alex

June 3, 2021 at 10:10 AM

Very Beautiful Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins

June 3, 2021 at 10:10 AM

Thanks, Christuraj.

Sam Kauffman

June 3, 2021 at 9:54 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

June 3, 2021 at 10:11 AM

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