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Teenagers

tempting tender teachers
toward the terminus
timing their tested tricks
terrifying tougher
termagants tormenting
together team-talking
tantalizing tandem

FIRST PLACE WINNER
written April 26, 2021
for "Pleiades "T" Contest"
sponsored by Kim Merryman

classstudentteacherteenageverse

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Kim Merryman

April 29, 2021 at 8:24 AM

You went all out, Milton, having every word start with T and delivering a great description of "teenagers". Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins

April 29, 2021 at 9:43 AM

Thanks so much, Kim. I really enjoyed writing this, and looking forward to "U"!

Sara Kendrick

April 28, 2021 at 12:53 PM

Teens can try all adults from time to time. Can you remember anything that you did that would try a teacher, parent or counselor's patients to the limit? Great choice for a big win. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

L Milton Hankins

April 28, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Thanks, Sara. Yeah, I can but I'm not sure I should reveal it here. Oh, well...I once was involved (many years ago) with rubbing garlic all over the librarian's door lintel and desk. She must have spent hours getting rid of all of it. A few others, too, but I'll pass on those. Frankly, tandem talking is one of the most difficult to put a stop to.

Suzette Richards

April 28, 2021 at 12:05 AM

This tautogram for the Pleiades contest made me smile :)) Congratulations on your win, Milt.

L Milton Hankins

April 28, 2021 at 7:52 AM

Thanks, Suzette. I'm so glad it brought you a moment of pleasure.

Christuraj Alex

April 27, 2021 at 9:47 PM

Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins

April 28, 2021 at 7:51 AM

Thanks so much, Christuraj. I appreciated your read.

Eve Roper

April 27, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Great Pleiades, Milton, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins

April 27, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. I really appreciated your note. Blessings.

Joanna Daniel

April 26, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Wow! T galore:) wonderfully done with alliteration and apt words, Milton:)

L Milton Hankins

April 26, 2021 at 9:28 PM

Thanks, Jo. I hope Kim thinks so. I love doing these alliterations. They are like word puzzles.

Unseeking Seeker

April 26, 2021 at 7:54 AM

Brilliant!

L Milton Hankins

April 26, 2021 at 9:34 AM

You are too kind, Unseeking Seeker. Just writing from some harrowing experiences teaching.

Caren Krutsinger

April 26, 2021 at 7:46 AM

This made me smile. "timing their tested tricks" Love it!

L Milton Hankins

April 26, 2021 at 9:33 AM

Caren, you know the plan, eh? Yes, and have you had the tandem team-talking pulled on you??? Just when someone on one side of the room has your attention, someone on the other side starts talking...can drive you nuts!!!