L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

The Shine In My Life

“This wittle wight of me, umm, I’m gonna wet it shine, 
This wittle wight of me, I’m gonna wet it shine...SEE!” 
He thrusts his pointer finger upward on the SEE.... 
“Oh, wet it shine, wet it shine, wet it shine...SHINE!” 
My three-year-old sings these words over and over 
Until I say, impatiently, “Jeez, give it a rest, will ya!” 
“Wet it shine...otay, but your wight is gonna go out!” 
He shouts, then, quietly hums the tune to himself. 
The little guy puts the shine into his papa’s life. 
With him, everything is just fine—inside and out!  

FIFTH PLACE WINNER 
Written April 9, 2021 
For “Shine” Contest 
Sponsored by Constance La France

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Constance La France April 22, 2021 at 4:18 PM Milt, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt Shine Challenge with this sweet poem, well done, your little boy sounds so delightful, love _Constance

Paula Goldsmith April 21, 2021 at 12:03 PM Congratulations on your win. A cute story/write. I love your line, "With him, everything is just fine—inside and out!" Little kids are the best. Have a blessed day with your win................... L Milton Hankins April 21, 2021 at 1:38 PM Thanks so much, Paula, for your kind and thoughtful comment. As I mentioned earlier, my three-year-old is in his fifties now.

Caren Krutsinger April 12, 2021 at 6:50 AM "give it a rest" - I remember those days. How I would love to have them back! L Milton Hankins April 12, 2021 at 7:25 AM Yep, we would, wouldn't we? My three-year-old is now in his fifties!!!

Alexis Y. April 9, 2021 at 9:34 AM Hi L. Milton, What an adorable and heartfelt write. I could just picture the whole scene, with the three-year-old singing that old familiar song from the top of their lungs. I agree, with your message, children do put the “ shine” into their parent's lives. Congrats in advance:-) Alexis L Milton Hankins April 9, 2021 at 9:51 AM Thanks so much for your encouraging comment, Alexis. I really appreciate it.