L Milton Hankins Poet Ballade

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[A basic Ballade is a form of French lyric poetry that has 14 lines and is split into four stanzas using the following format: aabR aabR aabR bR.]

You Leave Me Breathless

I am breathless thinking of your sighs,
Your sweet whispers with twinkling eyes
No way your smile I could ever forget,
That special day when first we met.

You left me breathless hearing you say
That we were meant to meet that day,
Then, darling, I knew I would never regret
That special day when first we met.

Breathless reliving the golden years--
Yes, reliving the laughter and the tears
The first words you spoke I’ll never forget
That special day when first we met.

Not in a million years could I ever forget
That special day when first we met.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
written December 22, 2021
especially for "B Forms - 10 Lines" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Constance La France

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Constance La France January 20, 2022 at 10:55 AM Milt, congratulations on your First Place win in my contest B Forms with this beautiful poem ~Constance L Milton Hankins January 20, 2022 at 11:10 AM Thank you, Constance. I really enjoyed your contest. I hope you will continue with more of this kind.

Kim Rodrigues January 11, 2022 at 7:57 AM The most poignant (because a mature love is so much richer): Breathless reliving the golden years-- Yes, reliving the laughter and the tears//Congratulations, Milton! L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 3:57 PM Thanks so much, Kim. I am back home and will soon be up to speed. Thanks so much for your concern and your note. I have been on a two-week tour of the southern U.S. visiting family and friends. I did sign into PS a few times, but I don't enjoy doing so with my cell phone. I am home, as of an hour ago, and you will begin to see me posting poems, commenting, and responding to comments right away. Again, thanks for your concern. Your Kentucky Friend, Milt

Christuraj Alex January 10, 2022 at 8:08 PM Great ballad. "I am breathless thinking of your sighs" - Beautiful beginning. The whole poem is beautiful. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 3:57 PM Thank you so much, Christuraj. I really appreciate your thoughts.

Joanna Daniel January 10, 2022 at 7:17 PM A beautiful poem, Milton, congratulations:) L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 3:57 PM Thanks, Jo. I'm back home and frantically trying to catch up. I so appreciate your comment on my poem.

Marilene Evans January 10, 2022 at 4:01 PM So tender and romantic. Congratulations! Where are you? Are you OK, have not seen any recent post from you. Be safe and stay safe. L Milton Hankins January 10, 2022 at 7:41 PM I’m fine, Marilene. I’ve been on a road trip throughout the southern US without my computer! Will be home this week and renew my PS activity. Thanks so much for inquiring.

Unseeking Seeker December 23, 2021 at 8:27 PM Romance in nostalgia! Beautiful! Interesting form … Ballade, I must give it a shot Unseeking Seeker December 24, 2021 at 1:21 AM Well, I’ve made a feeble attempt at the PS defined conventional form. I found it a bit challenging Unseeking Seeker December 23, 2021 at 11:50 PM Seems more like a rhyme sequence- aabR ccbR ddbR bR ~ you’ve used? L Milton Hankins December 23, 2021 at 8:35 PM Please do, Unseeking Seeker. I don't see enough of them. But, keep in mind, the ballade can take many, many forms...long and short...I prefer the basic form, which I employed here. I'm waiting!!!

Vijay Pandit December 23, 2021 at 4:04 AM Delightful, charming words of love and affection, Milton. A meaningful ode that honors the beloved. L Milton Hankins December 23, 2021 at 8:36 PM Thank you so much, Vijay. I hope to see more of them since they are possible in Constance's contest.

Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2021 at 12:48 AM This is breathlessly romantic. L Milton Hankins December 23, 2021 at 8:37 PM Aw, thanks, Caren. I found it fairly easy to write, once I figured it out. This is a short, basic ballade, but there are many variations. Somewhat like a Rondel, I think.

Deb M December 22, 2021 at 8:39 PM Sir Milton you write a mighty fine romantic heartfelt poem….just lovely! Debx L Milton Hankins December 22, 2021 at 9:22 PM Thanks so much, Deb. I do try!