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Sylvia Stays Sedentary

Sylvia stays sedentary still seeking superiority Sometimes summarizing situations so subtilely*, Suddenly somnambulistic, she slips silently Sensing some sarcastic silliness, soon senility. *alternate, archaic spelling for “subtly.” SECOND PLACE WINNER Written June 28, 2022 For "Begin With a Letter" poetry contest sponsored by Angela Tune

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Terry Flood

Date: 8/31/2022 12:35:00 AM

It’s a fact… most people who fall over… DO SO WIDE AWAKE! Senility? More like a sobriety shortage I reckon. Congrats on your win, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/31/2022 7:53:00 AM

Terry, thank you. I always enjoy reading your comments...and your poetry, too.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/30/2022 9:51:00 AM

Congrats! God bless you. Love, Gina

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/30/2022 11:41:00 AM

Thank you, Gina. I had such fun writing this poem.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/30/2022 9:24:00 AM

Amazing four lines. In fact, I see you experimenting with each form and style. Best part is: you succeed in each. Great! Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/30/2022 11:41:00 AM

Aw, thanks, Chris. I really appreciate your kind thoughts on my writing.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/30/2022 9:17:00 AM

Congratulations my friend. A contest I didn't try. :) but there has so many I haven't made an effort to try.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/30/2022 11:42:00 AM

Lately, I've found some of the contests not to be particularly of interest to me either, Eve. I prefer contests that feature a type of poetry other than some theme or subject that I might not be interested in.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/30/2022 9:07:00 AM

Such fun Milt! Congratulations on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/30/2022 11:42:00 AM

Thank you, Sam, I enjoyed this contest.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2022 2:05:00 AM

I would have classified this as alliterative because I think that's more difficult than writing a rhyming poem Hank. Good job!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/3/2022 8:50:00 AM

Truthfully, I was so astounded that I actually got this to work, I didn't know what to call it! But, I think the contest called for "rhyme," so that's why...I think.