L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

A Good Feeling Inside

I’m a firm believer in setting goals in life,
Then striving for attainment every day
Avoiding undue petulance and strife,
Balancing time between work and play.
Looking to a future of accomplishment
Building on foundations you carefully laid,
Not always seeking acknowledgment
For everything you do you’ll not be paid.
Often, a good feeling inside is sufficient
No tangible reward will be necessary,
If in your heart, you’ve done a good deed
Within yourself you’ll feel salutary, [and]
Think about it, that’s all you really need.

Written October 9, 2022

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Michael Tor October 9, 2022 at 5:15 PM Wonderful words conveyed by you Milton. Thanks for sharing... L Milton Hankins October 9, 2022 at 9:00 PM Thanks so much, Michael. Another poem I hope will be helpful to someone along the way.

Andrea Dietrich October 9, 2022 at 8:49 AM a wise message in your rhyme, Milt. Love it. L Milton Hankins October 9, 2022 at 9:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. I appreciate your thoughts on this one.

Alexis Y. October 9, 2022 at 6:28 AM Hi Milton, I agree with your wise message. Well done. Have a great day:-)Alexis L Milton Hankins October 9, 2022 at 8:03 AM Thank you so much, Alexis. You, too.

Caren Krutsinger October 9, 2022 at 2:04 AM Our goals in life should be our good deeds; a lovely reminder Hank. L Milton Hankins October 9, 2022 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Caren. I certainly believe this.

Unseeking Seeker October 9, 2022 at 12:06 AM ‘That good feeling inside’ ~ way to be! L Milton Hankins October 9, 2022 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. It's what's inside that really counts.

Eve Roper October 8, 2022 at 9:42 PM Good foundation to follow.. L Milton Hankins October 9, 2022 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Eve. I think so, too.