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[A form of poetry Charles Messina created, called an "Elemental," compared to a "haiku" but with a different line and syllable count. This form consists of 7-lines, 7-syllables each line. The rhyme pattern is AABBCCA. Also, the first and last lines must be the same. An "Elemental" must pertain to the three elements- (earth, water, sky).]

Tides, the ocean’s undulate Rising, falling—contemplate How the moon so high above Works the tides like hand in glove Moonlight playing on the beach While the moon beams out to reach Tides, the ocean’s undulate FIRST PLACE WINNER written July 5, 2021 for "Elemental" Poetry Contest sponsored by Charles Messina

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/1/2021 11:16:00 PM

Brilliant once again, Milton, congratulations:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/2/2021 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. You are too kind.

Bhawana Pant

Date: 7/31/2021 9:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 1:28:00 PM

Thank you so much for your congrats, Bhawana.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/31/2021 8:25:00 AM

Back with my congratulations on your top win Milton, you really deserve it. Blessings

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 1:28:00 PM

Lasaab, thanks so much. You always encourage me.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/31/2021 7:51:00 AM

Wow! Milt, I see why this was a top winner. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 1:28:00 PM

Alexis, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment on my poem.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 7/31/2021 6:01:00 AM

Congrats on your win! Your love for the sea comes out in this poem!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 7:28:00 AM

Thanks so much, Krish, I appreciate your read and your thoughtful comment.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/31/2021 4:15:00 AM

A Very beautiful work. Congratulations on your First Placing!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 7:29:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj, for your thoughts.

Charles Messina

Date: 7/31/2021 3:55:00 AM

Great poetry as usual, Milton. You did this form so well...Congratulations on your top win my friend...Well deserved! Charlie

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/31/2021 7:29:00 AM

Thank you so much, Charles. I enjoyed writing for the contest.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/5/2021 10:42:00 AM

Profound and very insightful Haiku-Elemental, your lines flow very smoothly, and your imagery is wonderful. I enjoyed reading it. Good luck in the contest

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/5/2021 10:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Lasaad. I am hopeful. I appreciated your endorsement!