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Women In My Family

Women in my family Now, only their memories remain Queens of my humble domain. My grandma was always there Warmness in her presence felt, I’d call her anything but svelte! She died when I was only fifteen My mom, a saint, loved like no other Couldn’t have been a better mother. Born on my sis’s seventh birthday We were always exceptionally close Sister was always the most verbose. Where would I be today… Without the guidance of these three Utmost in my most vivid memory. FIRST PLACE WINNER Written June 15, 2022 submitted to "Women in My Family" Poetry Contest sponsored by Sotto Poet

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/12/2022 11:19:00 PM

"Queens of my humble domain" - Beautifully said. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/13/2022 5:15:00 AM

Thank you, Chris. I appreciate your kindness and comment.

Karen Jones

Date: 7/12/2022 8:09:00 PM

Big congrats on a big win

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/12/2022 8:20:00 PM

Thank you so much, Karen. I appreciate your thoughts and your comment.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/12/2022 6:17:00 PM

Well your best shot paid off Big time Milton. Congratulations on your wonderful First Place win! Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/12/2022 6:39:00 PM

Thanks, Connie. It did, indeed. Thanks!

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/12/2022 4:52:00 PM

Milt, Congratulations to the outstanding winner of the contest. Your poetry was written with a great deal of talent, and it demonstrates your skills quite clearly.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/12/2022 5:12:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Lasaad. I really enjoyed writing for your contest, and I am most grateful for your kind thoughts and placement.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 6/27/2022 12:04:00 PM

Your genuine warmth and love for the ladies in your life exudes from every line. :)Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/27/2022 12:14:00 PM

Well, Paulette, thank you so very much. Yes, I was blessed with wonderful women in my life, and I enjoy every opportunity to pay honor to them.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/18/2022 7:23:00 PM

Marvelous tribute to your three queens! Love it!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/18/2022 7:23:00 PM

Thank you so much, Caren.

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/16/2022 2:02:00 AM

You've created a very clear picture of your beloved women, Milt. I'm sorry you lost your mother when you were so young. Good luck in the contest ;)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/16/2022 9:42:00 AM

Thanks, Jenna. I originally wrote it in quatrains and it was better, but found the line length didn't meet the requirements, so I had to do some reworking. This type of poem always brings back sad memories, too.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/15/2022 5:15:00 PM

I know what you mean Milton. I was fortunate that the title came to exactly 15 Lines for me to write it in Acrostic. It is difficult to have a poem you are pleased with and then realize you must pare it down for a contest. This poem of yours is a winner. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 7:10:00 PM

Thanks, Connie. I probably should have starte from scratch, but it's would've been hard to say something about all three of them in three quatrains. I gave it my best shot!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 6/15/2022 3:15:00 PM

I love this moving tribute Milton ! How fortunate you were to be surrounded with this kind of love ! Best of luck in the contest . Blessings, Susan :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 3:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Susan. I had to work on this one for quite a while. I wrote it in quatrains and then realized the 15 line maximum. I hope I didn't do too much damage to it.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/15/2022 3:13:00 PM

They leave a lasting impression and you never forget all the sacrifices they made for you. Lovely tribute to the women in your family. Good luck in the contest Milton. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 3:26:00 PM

Tom, I thank you. Yes, three phenomenal women who had a great deal of influence in my life from childhood to adulthood. Then, of course, I married the woman of my dreams.