You want me to what?
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
A Victoria long weekend
Is a long weekend
In the month of May
A gathering allowed
The rue was announced
Only small gatherings
Allowed to be held
Parks of any kind not
allowed
Just held in backyards
Waiting for darkness
then fireworks begin
Sleep interrupted
To wake from sound sleep
Loud pops noises heared
Loudly for hours
Until all is quiet
Once again to sleep
soundly
The bleak dreary days of a cold December
Were anticipated already in early September
So, I talked to my boss, begged on my knees
And added days to a long weekend in the Keys.
Left for Miami on a snowy Thursday eve
Arrived in warm sunshine, hard to believe,
Rented a small compact and headed south
Found lodging in a quaint little German Haus
All tuckered out from the long day of travel
I took to the bed and let all my cares unravel.
For four solid days I behaved like a tourist
Poking into whatever caught my interest
I sunbathed, scorched, and aloed my burn
Took in some intellectual lessons I learned
At Truman’s resort and Hemingway’s home
Jotted down a few notes to use in a poem.
On Tuesday I experienced a rude awakening
Arriving back at home late in the evening
My hiatus over brought an unforgettable conclusion:
A long weekend can become a refreshing intrusion.
SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written January 28, 2021
For Hiatus Contest
She meticulously packed her suitcase
This was a dream getaway long awaited
She was ready for adventure
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Harry Jayson was a banker never at fault
he ignored any personal assault.
He was free and easy-going
nary a care showing
until Friday night he got locked in the vault.
under the blue yonder of sky
a few stars glowing the coming dark
I can still see my way around
for a last drizzle from the pup
as the cat nocturnal woke up
to wonder the night
driving back to the city tomorrow
I embrace my welcoming bed to dream
the lure of lore and a galore of snore
frogs croaking the lake on lily pads
as every thing must end until morning
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