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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

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Sam Kauffman Date: 11/2/2021 11:15:00 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! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/2/2021 11:40:00 AM Sam, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment on reading my poem Sunshine and Shadow. I really appreciated it.

Christuraj Alex Date: 10/28/2021 10:33:00 PM A great comparison, contrast, and linking of the concepts. Great work! Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/29/2021 9:49:00 AM Thanks so much for your congrats, Christuraj.

Susan Ashley Date: 10/28/2021 8:08:00 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 Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/28/2021 9:14:00 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 Date: 10/28/2021 9:22:00 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! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/28/2021 9:43:00 AM Thank you so much, Ann. I enjoyed the exercise, and I appreciate your thoughts.

Jan Allison Date: 10/28/2021 5:20:00 AM I've always been fascinated by shadows, so very descriptive Milt, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/28/2021 9:44:00 AM Jan, thanks. I enjoyed this contest, so I'll be satisfied with the placement. Hope you're having a wonderful week.

Hilo Poet Date: 10/28/2021 4:35:00 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! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/28/2021 9:44:00 AM Thank you so much, William. I enjoyed the contest.

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 10/23/2021 12:20:00 AM You created a very nice image with alliteration that captures the reader...Delice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/28/2021 9:45:00 AM Thanks, Delice. It was a fun contest.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/22/2021 12:30:00 AM I enjoy this haiu chain; nice alliteration too. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/22/2021 9:59:00 AM Thank you, Caren. This was for the contest. I hope it works.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/21/2021 12:28:00 PM Hello Milton, Good luck in the contest. A lovely poem you created. enjoy your day my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/21/2021 3:16:00 PM Hello Milton, you are welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2021 12:46:00 PM Thank you so much, Darlene. I really appreciated your comment and your compliment.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 10/21/2021 11:26:00 AM Two fab haikus on the comparison of light and shadows. Kudos!! <<<<<<<<>>>>>>•^^^^^ Plz do read and comment my newest poem too. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2021 12:46:00 PM Thanks, S.zaynab. Thank you.

Robert James Liguori Date: 10/21/2021 11:25:00 AM Fading too soon. Good comes into our lives, but sometimes leaves too soon too. Beautiful poem! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2021 12:46:00 PM Thank you, Robert. I appreciate your thoughts.

Mike Gentile Date: 10/21/2021 3:42:00 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 !! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2021 8:52:00 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 Date: 10/21/2021 12:41:00 AM Good luck in contest, Milt. Lovely haiku. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2021 8:53:00 AM Thanks, Shirley.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/20/2021 11:20:00 PM You captured both well in your haiku Milton. Best of luck in the contest, hope your week is going well. Tom Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 10/21/2021 2:31:00 PM Thank you Milton, I am, knocked me for six though. L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2021 8:54:00 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.