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Young Love In Summer

Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream, Nor think love will ne’er return another June Remember things are seldom as they seem. Cupid plays on the young his favorite scheme Love in winter forever sings a different tune Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream. He ne’er dips a hand twice in the same stream September bliss bleats like the mating loon, Remember things are not always as they seem. Fleeting are the loosed passions, like a meme Strongly sensed at first, then vanishing soon, Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream. Infatuation offers not what one would deem, Often making of a boy a gangly, gawking goon Remember things are not always as they seem. Lips grow cold and sparkling eyes their gleam Seen in the light of a pale, luminescent moon Weep not at the close of a summer’s dream, Remember things are seldom as they seem. Written August 27, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/28/2022 10:32:00 PM

I like these parts the best "September bliss bleats like the mating loon," and "Often making of a boy a gangly, gawking goon" but I really like the entire poem.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/29/2022 8:10:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. I loved writing it, too.

Jenna Logan

Date: 8/28/2022 8:24:00 AM

I am enamored with your Villanelle, Milt. My world seemed to end at the end of a summer, some time ago. I wept because things were exactly as they seemed. I'll not invite Cupid near me any time soon.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/28/2022 8:41:00 AM

Ah, dear Jenna. Keep in mind the line "Nor think love will ne’er return another June." Thanks so much, and I'm glad you are "enamored with [my] Villanelle." I love writing them.

Terry Miller

Date: 8/28/2022 8:15:00 AM

Another wonderful villanelle from your talented pen Milton, the words flow wonderfully.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/28/2022 8:42:00 AM

Thank you so much, Terry.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/28/2022 3:12:00 AM

Brought back a few memories Milton, greetings from Spain. Hope you're well Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/28/2022 8:43:00 AM

OMG, you're in Spain??? I love Spain! I recall one of the best times of my life in Madrid. Have a wonderful trip! I'm doing fine.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/27/2022 9:56:00 PM

I love this Villanelle for the words are written from experience. Excellent theme Milton full of Truth and a bit of sarcasm.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/28/2022 8:44:00 AM

Thanks, Michael. Yes, I suppose there is a hing of sarcasm in it, although it was hardly intentional. It takes quite some time to pen a Villanelle and keep it doing what it's supposed to do.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/27/2022 8:26:00 PM

This really cool and very well written Milt. I enjoyed reading this great villanelle. Enjoy the rest of your day. And warm regards.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/27/2022 8:38:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Lasaad. It is always so good to hear from you. I still read all of your poems, but have gained so many new poets, whom I try to encourage, over the past few months, I rarely have time to write to old friends.