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Though Winter Comes

In the greenhouse Listening to the rain Among exotic plants Thriving on pure love And tender care Scent of bougainvillea Blooming out of season Foliage of tropicals And rare tiny orchids Lush from Amazon jungle All renewing my hope Promising springtime though winter comes written October 28, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/30/2021 3:25:00 PM

A greenhouse is such a gift whether owned or loaned. This poem proves it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/30/2021 6:42:00 PM

Yes, it is. I have thoroughly enjoyed my friend's greenhouse and his knowledge of plants. He's quite the botanist, and the greenhouse is warm and light, which is really helpful for me.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 10/30/2021 2:58:00 AM

Nice image of a tropical greenhouse..Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/30/2021 10:12:00 AM

Thanks. It is my friend's greenhouse. He invited me up to enjoy it, hoping it might help with my SAD.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/29/2021 11:49:00 AM

I really enjoyed this beautiful poem. Well written :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 11:51:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi, for the sweet comment.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/29/2021 5:14:00 AM

Beautiful, Milton! It is raining here right now so nature emphasized your poem. :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 9:46:00 AM

Thanks, Kim. I was sitting in the greenhouse trying to believe it was springtime.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/29/2021 1:14:00 AM

It's coming for sure Milton, our clocks change this weekend so dark gloomy nights and a drop in temperature lies ahead. Last few years ours have been quite mild, we're due a bad one I think. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 9:47:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. The weatherpeople here say we're going to have a repeat of last winter...ice and ice storms. In any case, we can't do much about the weather, except write about it and complain.

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/28/2021 10:56:00 PM

Yes, winter comes, but don't dwell upon those cold, bitter days. Instead, imagine you can feel the warm breath of spring, hear robins singing, and see the blooms that will color your world.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 9:47:00 AM

Thanks, Jenna. Aw, I do wish it were the easy to do! But, I'll give your suggestions a try, believe me.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/28/2021 9:18:00 PM

Gorgeous poem, I can picture it and it is beautiful.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 9:48:00 AM

It was a fine afternoon among those exotic plants thriving with love and care in a special environment.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/28/2021 5:53:00 PM

New shoots, new beginning. Hope renewed.... Lovely Verse.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/28/2021 6:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Shirley. I appreciate it.