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When Silence Speaks

When silence can take no more, she booms like thunder ~ she commands respect. THIRD PLACE WINNER Written October 5, 2022 Submitted to "The Power of Silence" Poetry Contest Sponsored by JCB Brul

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2022 10:01:00 AM

VERY nicely done, Milt. Congrats

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/5/2022 11:27:00 PM

This is one of my faves.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2022 8:28:00 AM

Thank you, Caren. That is a real upper for me!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/5/2022 8:39:00 PM

Great comparison - 'she booms like thunder' - and ain't it the truth?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 8:59:00 PM

Note that it's "when she can take no more," she booms like thunder. I don't think she always does, however.

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/5/2022 6:22:00 PM

When the suffering becomes insufferable, we must fight. Great entry Milt!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 6:47:00 PM

Oh, I do believe this, Anaya!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/5/2022 2:25:00 PM

I agree with Kim Milton your words are clevely thought and shared. Another insightful piece by you that warrants much recognition. Congratulations...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 5:32:00 PM

Thank you so much, Michael. I do hope it will do well.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/5/2022 12:42:00 PM

Wow…this could be the big winner! Love it!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 1:04:00 PM

Oh, I don't know. I've read some really great ones, Kim. Lots of good contest submissions!