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A tribute to L. Milton Hankins, may he rest in peace.

A Heavenly Rest In Peace

“Perching on a fencepost, the meadowlark calls in sweet trilling tones like a solo marimba.” L. Milton Hankins

The meadow lark happily sits along the fencepost singing away
and watches as Milton appears all aglow and here to stay
God’s creatures gather around to watch this beautiful scene
In this heavenly place where it’s forever peaceful and serene

He awoke to the faint sounds of meadowlarks singing under the sun
As peaceful feelings envelope, his pain is gone, realizing he has none 
The air is warm and fragrant of fresh summer flowers in bloom
As he smells a familiar scent getting closer, his late wife’s perfume

He hears her voice coming closer and she appears at his side
She tells him he has crossed over and reunited with his bride
He feels tears of joy and peace knowing they're now reunited 
and realizes he's crossed over to heaven, so happily delighted

The meadowlark joyfully sings on the fencepost singing his tune
As other birds join in a welcoming serenade to Milt as they croon
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Mcintosh Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Absolutely beautiful, a true inspiration from the heart, - love this and I know he would too. God bless you. Love, Gina
Kitchin Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Gina, thank you!
Kulkarni Avatar
January 20, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Beautiful and touching!!
Kitchin Avatar
January 20, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Smita, thank you!
Alex Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 10:14 PM
"The meadowlark joyfully sings on the fencepost singing his tune As other birds join in a welcoming serenade to Milt as they croon" - A great tribute to a great poet. Congratulations!
Kitchin Avatar
January 20, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Chris, thank you!
Dietrich Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Back here again to say thanks so much for sharing this with us, Tania
Kitchin Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Andrea, thank you!
Babcock Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations on your poem which is a beautiful tribute to Milt. Beautiful words Tania. love phyl
Kitchin Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Phyllis, thank you!
Daniel Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 3:06 AM
Simply brilliant, Tania, congratulations on your POTD:) a lovely tribute to Milt, in fact, a fav for me:)
Kitchin Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 3:14 AM
Jo, thank you!
Koplin Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 10:06 AM
I’m so sorry i missed this! Congratulations on your POTD Tania!! A very beautiful tribute my friend!
Kitchin Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Mark, thank you!
George Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 9:06 PM
Lovely poem starting with Milton's own quote ! You have accorded a joyous welcome to Milton as he entered the Heavenly realm . Glad he got reunited with his dear wife. Reading your poem one feels so comforted ! Congratulations Tania on your well deserved POTD
Kitchin Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 3:44 AM
Valsa, thank you!
Nicole Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:18 PM
" A Heavenly Rest in Peace" There's comfort, when these words are spoken. This is such a beautiful tribute to Milton. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Tania, on Poem of the Day. My best to you, in the New Year. Hugs, Brandy
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Brandy, thank you and Happy New Year to you!
Sands Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations for POTD Tania :)
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Heidi, thank you!
Delaney Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Your tribute to Milt is very heartwarming, Tania: How sad to find another Souper gone but he would have loved that you honored him this way. POTD Congratulations,SuZ
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Suzanne, thank you!
Slaughter Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 10:42 AM
A very nice tribute piece to L M, Tania. Congrats on POTD, and BOL in Andrea's contest.
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Jim, thank you!
Doll Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Tania, Milton is looking down in gratitude for your work. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Warren, thank you!
Roper Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Great tribute to Milton. Tania, congratulations on POTD
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Eve, thank you!
Calasibetta Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 8:52 AM
Stunning tribute to Milton. Congratulations on your POTD! Paulette
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Paulette, thank you!
Mcconnell Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 8:45 AM
Such a lovely tribute to Milton, really lovely rhyme and imagery too Tania, congrats on the POTD. Blessings,Gordon
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Gordon, thank you!
Tor Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 7:35 AM
Tania big congratulations on this heartfelt piece honoring Milton and his beloved wife with melodies of bird songs.
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Michael, thank you!
Wolf Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Tania, for this very sweet memorial to Milt. :) gw
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Gershon, thank you!
Lane Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 7:04 AM
I am so delighted to see your lines recognized as today's POTD, Tania! We've all benefitted from having known Milt.
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Lin, thank you, I was pleasantly surprised!
Goldsmith Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:52 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write/tribute. I bet they would love this. Have a blessed day writing away...........
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Paula, thank you!
Poet Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:46 AM
Tania, you did an amazing job paying honor to Milton. A Huge congratulations on being chosen as POTD.
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Lasaad, thank you!
Fowler Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:44 AM
Very beautiful and touching Tania. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD!
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 12:26 PM
Linda, thank you!
Jayasankar Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 5:23 AM
Such a lovely tribute to Milton, dear Tania... Milton would surely feel glad reading this from Above... Congratulations on your potd honor... Hugs... ~ Ani
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 6:09 AM
Anitha, thank you!
La France Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 4:40 AM
Tania, your poem is so beautifully penned, you honor our Milt, he would adore this write and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 5:07 AM
Constance, thank you!
Pandit Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Awesome tribute to Milton, Tania. BIG congrats on your POTD. Enjoy your day.
Kitchin Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 5:08 AM
Vijay, thank you!
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