L Milton Hankins Poet Verse

A Better Tomorrow

Goodness
Doing right things
Opportunity knocks
Sometimes when we least expect it
For one’s better angels
Allowing ways
To shine.

Virtue
A welcome trait
For high-minded living
Example for those we know who
Disregard their morals
Skirt the edges
Often.

Ethics
Will cultivate
An exemplary life
Of lasting proper behaviors
If conscientiously
Better living
Applied.

Conduct
Measuring our
Commitment fully to
A better world for tomorrow
And high-mindedness for
More love, justice
Today.

written May 16, 2021
for "Heptastich" poetry contest
sponsored by William Kekaula

Listed #78 on Best All-Time 100 Poems May 27, 2021 Poetry Soup 

Copyright © L MILTON HANKINS | Year Posted 2021

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Rico Leffanta May 16, 2021 at 11:35 AM Skirting the edges of virtue does sound like fun ....Aloha! Rico L Milton Hankins May 16, 2021 at 11:36 AM Yes, I think we all do that occasionally, Rico!

Darlene De Beaulieu May 16, 2021 at 11:27 AM Hello Milton, I just read this poem.I t will be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 16, 2021 at 11:38 AM Hello Milton, I am so pleased that I made your day brighter. enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins May 16, 2021 at 11:35 AM That makes me very happy, Darlene. Thanks so much.

Regina Mcintosh May 16, 2021 at 11:20 AM I liked your words... God bless you with a win. Love, Gina L Milton Hankins May 16, 2021 at 11:35 AM Thanks so much for your well-wishes, Gina.