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The Kiss

In the first grade, as well as I can now recall, I took my lovely little Bonnie by the hand [Held it in a firm clasp, she uttered a quick gasp] And planted a big kiss on her cheek in the hall Regrettably a teacher saw this sweet gesture And, an old maid, she was not so impressed at all Clucking her tongue, then displaying a nasty frown, In comfortable shoes standing up very tall Blabbed to teachers what she saw all over the land [She uttered a quick gasp, held it in a firm clasp] Ever thereafter this young lover took the fall. FIRST PLACE TROPHY WINNER Written April 20, 2021 For "A New Abracadabra Poem" Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet Eleven 12-syllable lines checked

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Snehal Ade

Date: 6/21/2021 7:14:00 AM

Congratulations.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/21/2021 8:16:00 AM

Thanks so much, Snehal. I appreciate your thoughts.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/2/2021 9:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful/cute story/write. Love It. The old maid teacher needed a kiss. Have a blessed day............

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2021 9:22:00 AM

Indeed, she did. But, not from me! Thanks for your read, Paula.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/1/2021 9:22:00 PM

Congratulations on a well deserve win, Milton. Enjoyed reading. <3

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 9:26:00 PM

Thanks so much, Eve. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/1/2021 6:50:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... a reality that makes me contemplate with a smile. God bless you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 7:04:00 PM

Thanks, Beata. It was a fun write that took me back to my early school years. Glad you enjoyed it "with a smile."

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/1/2021 6:30:00 PM

Thanks for the smile, Milt, a lass, and her classy mate whose fall in the ultimate end, turned honorable in this rhythmic flow blessing of a rhyme -- my compliments for this exceptional piece of work my friend, Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 6:45:00 PM

Thanks so much, William. It really happened...I swear! It was a fun reminisce, a fun write. Thanks, again, for your thoughtful, kind comment.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/31/2021 10:34:00 AM

WoW! L. Milton, You have told such a lovely and an adorable story. Too bad the teacher was in a sour mood. You made a difficult form look easy. Congratulations on your top win, It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/31/2021 11:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, sweet Alexis, for your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem. It was a fun write, for which I never expected this honor. Your read is much appreciated.

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/31/2021 10:03:00 AM

Congratulations Milt! Your poem earned “First” place in my contest. This was a very challenging contest and therefor it was tough to judge, but yours rose to the top of my list, well done my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/31/2021 10:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Emile. It was a fun write, and I was not expecting this honor. To find a poem even near the top of a list is special, but this is just so gratifying. Thanks, again!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/24/2021 12:31:00 AM

Hahaha! Enjoyed the read! Good luck for the contest!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/24/2021 9:47:00 AM

Thank you, Unseeking. I enjoyed reliving the occasion and writing about it.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/20/2021 8:28:00 PM

You got caught by an old maid in the hall, and my husband and I got caught by an old maid in the school yard in first and second grade! What a small world!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/21/2021 8:21:00 AM

Why do old maids resent like this? I don't know. I always hated that teacher because I was still hearing about it when I was in high school!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/20/2021 2:57:00 PM

I have a story to tell you, soup mail

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/20/2021 2:56:00 PM

Ah, I guess she did not appreciate the innocence of it all, so sad, nice one , winning wishes, Milton

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/20/2021 7:18:00 PM

Thanks so much, Mystic. Yeah, she simply didn't get it, and she didn't realize the humiliation from teasing she would cause me as a young kid. Sometimes people can be so unthinking!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/20/2021 10:56:00 AM

Hello Milton, This is a cute poem. I see nothing wrong with the kiss Bonnie had on her cheek. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/21/2021 10:23:00 AM

Hello Milton, A true story you will always remember. Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/20/2021 12:28:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene. This is a true story. I never lived it down. You have a good day, too.