L Milton Hankins Poet Haiku

Sunshine and Shadow

sunshine glancing down
makes shadows
floating on the ground

shadows moving across
while patterns of sunshine shift
fading too soon

FIFTH PLACE WINNER
written October 20, 2021
[syllables check by PS and SC; words by count]
especially for "Lunes" poetry contest
sponsored by William Kekaula

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Sam Kauffman November 2, 2021 at 11:15 AM Congratulations on your win Milt! Love the playful interplay between sunlight and shadows - shadows always being dependent on light! Your Lune is like a dance. Enjoyed it! L Milton Hankins November 2, 2021 at 11:40 AM Sam, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment on reading my poem Sunshine and Shadow. I really appreciated it.

Christuraj Alex October 28, 2021 at 10:33 PM A great comparison, contrast, and linking of the concepts. Great work! Congratulations! L Milton Hankins October 29, 2021 at 9:49 AM Thanks so much for your congrats, Christuraj.

Susan Ashley October 28, 2021 at 8:08 PM Dear Milton, your beautiful poem creates lovely and lively imagery of sun and shadow. Your creative pen bring shadows to life, as they move across the day with the sun, lengthening till they fade in twilight. Simply splendid! Congratulations for your excellent win in William’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan L Milton Hankins October 28, 2021 at 9:14 PM Well, Susan, I gave it my best. I had hoped it would place a bit higher, but...I am pleased that someone would say of it "Simply splendid!" Thanks so much; that's a top honor as far as I'm concerned, coming from you.

Ann Peck October 28, 2021 at 9:22 AM Dear Milton, Love your "sunshine glancing down" especially! You're right: shadows often disappear too soon. Congratulations on your wonderful poem and high placement! L Milton Hankins October 28, 2021 at 9:43 AM Thank you so much, Ann. I enjoyed the exercise, and I appreciate your thoughts.

Jan Allison October 28, 2021 at 5:20 AM I've always been fascinated by shadows, so very descriptive Milt, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins October 28, 2021 at 9:44 AM Jan, thanks. I enjoyed this contest, so I'll be satisfied with the placement. Hope you're having a wonderful week.

William Kelii Kekaula October 28, 2021 at 4:35 AM Great Lune you entered here, Milt, I love hearing the consonance of your appropriated words my friend, my compliments for your illuminating piece and placement, Aloha! L Milton Hankins October 28, 2021 at 9:44 AM Thank you so much, William. I enjoyed the contest.

Delice Arleen Skelly October 23, 2021 at 12:20 AM You created a very nice image with alliteration that captures the reader...Delice L Milton Hankins October 28, 2021 at 9:45 AM Thanks, Delice. It was a fun contest.

Caren Krutsinger October 22, 2021 at 12:30 AM I enjoy this haiu chain; nice alliteration too. L Milton Hankins October 22, 2021 at 9:59 AM Thank you, Caren. This was for the contest. I hope it works.

Darlene De Beaulieu October 21, 2021 at 12:28 PM Hello Milton, Good luck in the contest. A lovely poem you created. enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu October 21, 2021 at 3:16 PM Hello Milton, you are welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 12:46 PM Thank you so much, Darlene. I really appreciated your comment and your compliment.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri October 21, 2021 at 11:26 AM Two fab haikus on the comparison of light and shadows. Kudos!! <<<<<<<<>>>>>>•^^^^^ Plz do read and comment my newest poem too. L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 12:46 PM Thanks, S.zaynab. Thank you.

Robert James Liguori October 21, 2021 at 11:25 AM Fading too soon. Good comes into our lives, but sometimes leaves too soon too. Beautiful poem! L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 12:46 PM Thank you, Robert. I appreciate your thoughts.

Mike Gentile October 21, 2021 at 3:42 AM I love your theme Milton, shadows especially fascinate me. You wove them together perfectly, good luck in the contest, you are sure to do well !! L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 8:52 AM Oh, I don't know about that, Mike but I, too, am fascinated by shadows. I've written several poems about them. I really appreciate your thoughts and your comments.

Shirley Hawkins October 21, 2021 at 12:41 AM Good luck in contest, Milt. Lovely haiku. L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 8:53 AM Thanks, Shirley.

Tom Cunningham October 20, 2021 at 11:20 PM You captured both well in your haiku Milton. Best of luck in the contest, hope your week is going well. Tom Tom Cunningham October 21, 2021 at 2:31 PM Thank you Milton, I am, knocked me for six though. L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 8:54 AM It is going quite well, Tom, despite three doctors' appointments. Thanks for your well-wishes. I hope you are over your sick spell now, too.