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Unexpected Treasures

Unexpected they come to brighten our day Treasures unsolicited, but welcome, nonetheless, Igniting again the sparkle in our drooping eyes From whence they come no one can tell, or Predict how long they will grace the happy heart These sudden bursts of good things, good news, Good moments--rather rare, and never in a single Day, I think, while by some coincidence they might And blessed be such an extraordinary occurrence In pairs--elusive joy and unexpected pleasure. Written March 21, 2021 Blank Verse (modified) FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand "All Yours" Contest HONORABLE MENTION "Thought Provoking" (Free Verse) Contest All Poetry May 31, 2022

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/6/2021 10:52:00 AM

Back with congrats on this one. It just has a great feeling to it. Way to go. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 12:19:00 PM

Thanks, Sara. I'm so happy you liked it.

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/31/2021 7:22:00 PM

The title says it all. This write is an unexpected treasure in itself.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2021 8:15:00 PM

Well thanks so much, Robert. That is a very sweet, thoughtful thing to say. I hope everyone who reads it feels the same way.

Gail Debole

Date: 3/24/2021 4:24:00 AM

Thank you for sharing a poem that helps your readers concentrate on the positives of the day that are often overlooked. We all need to concentrate on the positives to help us handle the negatives as they occur.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2021 8:41:00 AM

Gail, this is certainly true. I wish our days could be more positive than negative, but it is a struggle. Thanks for your read and for your well-taken comments.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/24/2021 12:12:00 AM

I try to give myself at least two hours of fun a day, so I can bear the world. However, I do not listen to the news. This helps me retain my positivity. "These sudden bursts of good things, good news," - I like this.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2021 8:40:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. I hear you. Your comments are always welcomed and meaningful to me. I try to stay in touch with what's going on in the world, but sometimes my morning news read consists only of the headlines from different sources. I have friends who have just given up on news!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/21/2021 9:29:00 PM

I can think of so many instances of the little joys you describe, which are so precious. The snowdrops in my yard gave me a joyful feeling recently. Your poem is lovely. :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/22/2021 7:20:00 AM

Thank you, Evelyn. I always appreciate what you have to say about what I write. Have a good week!

Judy Ball

Date: 3/21/2021 6:07:00 PM

I agree Milton. Though we need to be aware of the atrocities of life we do need to hear, see and read something uplifting too. Great job here. god Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2021 6:15:00 PM

Absolutely. Thanks for the read and your insightful comment, Judy.

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/21/2021 5:04:00 PM

I agree with you, L Milton; there are moments when we can open ourselves to what would be best in our lives. When we remove some of each, we still keep a lot of everything. A very authentic poem, Best wishes.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2021 5:07:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit, your read, and your comment, Lasaad. I truly appreciated it.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/21/2021 3:47:00 PM

The small joys are worth so much, especially because they are sometimes so rare, very enjoyable poem~

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2021 4:31:00 PM

Thanks very much, Michelle. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/21/2021 2:22:00 PM

Ahh!! I do enjoy those moments that bring joy, delight, good feelings if only for a moment or two. I can think about them over and over again during the day and the days to come. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2021 4:32:00 PM

You're welcome, Sara. The favor is returned here. Thanks so much for the read and your gracious comments.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/21/2021 2:01:00 PM

I think we have to be receptive to acknowledge the best of times, Milton. A little good and a little bad always seem to mix together, but I would choose to find "elusive joy and unexpected pleasure" in each new day. Best wishes, carolyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2021 2:14:00 PM

Me too, Carolyn. Thanks for your read and your gracious comment. So true!