L Milton Hankins Poet Alliteration

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 August 31, 2022 at 12:35 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 August 31, 2022 at 7:53 AM Terry, thank you. I always enjoy reading your comments...and your poetry, too.

Regina Mcintosh August 30, 2022 at 9:51 AM Congrats! God bless you. Love, Gina L Milton Hankins August 30, 2022 at 11:41 AM Thank you, Gina. I had such fun writing this poem.

Christuraj Alex August 30, 2022 at 9:24 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 August 30, 2022 at 11:41 AM Aw, thanks, Chris. I really appreciate your kind thoughts on my writing.

Eve Roper August 30, 2022 at 9:17 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 August 30, 2022 at 11:42 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 August 30, 2022 at 9:07 AM Such fun Milt! Congratulations on your win! L Milton Hankins August 30, 2022 at 11:42 AM Thank you, Sam, I enjoyed this contest.

Caren Krutsinger July 3, 2022 at 2:05 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 July 3, 2022 at 8:50 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.

Gershon Wolf June 29, 2022 at 8:05 PM Sounds like the hissssssssssssss of death for Sssssssssssssylvia. ~ Sybil Lance L Milton Hankins July 3, 2022 at 8:51 AM So seems!

David Mchattie June 28, 2022 at 3:41 PM Wow! That could not have been easy my friend. Well penned. Have a great day. L Milton Hankins June 28, 2022 at 6:39 PM Aw, thanks, David. I enjoy playing around with words. You must give it a try.

Paulette Calasibetta June 28, 2022 at 12:52 PM LOL...now that's a fun tongue twister! Good luck in the contest! :)Paulette L Milton Hankins June 28, 2022 at 1:28 PM Thanks, Paulette. I hope it does well. I'd hate to try to read it aloud! (LOL)

Robert James Liguori June 28, 2022 at 10:51 AM Very clever! L Milton Hankins June 28, 2022 at 10:55 AM Thank you so much, Robert. I found that it isn't as easy as it may seem! You should give it a try!