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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

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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!

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 !!

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.

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

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.