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Sweet Nightingale

You come thoughtfully to me at nightfall, Offer a precious gift of calm repose Donning your customary velvet shawl, Peeking through the windowpane, I suppose Watching me dress in warm flannel night clothes. Chirp softly to let me know you are near, Reassuring me, you calm every fear At eventide. You visit without fail To help me prepare for night, that is clear, My faithful sweet, sweet purple nightingale. FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand's Poetry Contest written June 19, 2021 BRONZE MEDAL WINNER "Nightingale" Poetry Contest All Poetry - October 22, 2021

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/23/2021 12:08:00 PM

What a lovely, peaceful and serene picture Milt. We have had nightingales sing at midnight. I have loved their song that you perfectly captured in expectancy of a nightly routine. Congratulations and many blessings of serene slumber.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/23/2021 12:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam, for your warm and thoughtful comment. Yes, nightingales are very special.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/22/2021 10:07:00 AM

A beautiful Nightingale song. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/22/2021 10:36:00 AM

Thank you so much, Christuraj.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/22/2021 9:57:00 AM

Comforting & enlivening chirp indeed!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/22/2021 10:35:00 AM

Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker. Your comments are always delightful to me

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/19/2021 6:27:00 PM

Your loyal purple bird, your lovely, dear purple nightingale. He not only helps you prepare for the night, but he also gives you a rare gift of peaceful rest, feelings that only sensitive poets like yourself Milton can feel. Peace and blessings

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/19/2021 6:52:00 PM

Thank you, Lasaad for your sweet, thoughtful comment on my poem. I always enjoy hearing from you.