A Heavenly Rest In Peace

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A tribute to L. Milton Hankins, may he 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

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Date: 1/24/2023 2:33:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful, a true inspiration from the heart, - love this and I know he would too. God bless you. Love, Gina
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/24/2023 6:03:00 PM
Gina, thank you!
Date: 1/20/2023 10:33:00 AM
Beautiful and touching!!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/20/2023 4:16:00 PM
Smita, thank you!
Date: 1/16/2023 10:14:00 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!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/20/2023 4:17:00 PM
Chris, thank you!
Date: 1/16/2023 1:48:00 PM
Back here again to say thanks so much for sharing this with us, Tania
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/16/2023 3:25:00 PM
Andrea, thank you!
Date: 1/8/2023 11:09:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem which is a beautiful tribute to Milt. Beautiful words Tania. love phyl
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/8/2023 12:54:00 PM
Phyllis, thank you!
Date: 1/6/2023 3:06:00 AM
Simply brilliant, Tania, congratulations on your POTD:) a lovely tribute to Milt, in fact, a fav for me:)
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/6/2023 3:14:00 AM
Jo, thank you!
Date: 1/5/2023 10:06:00 AM
I’m so sorry i missed this! Congratulations on your POTD Tania!! A very beautiful tribute my friend!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/5/2023 3:50:00 PM
Mark, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 9:06:00 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
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/4/2023 3:44:00 AM
Valsa, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 6:18:00 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
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 6:43:00 PM
Brandy, thank you and Happy New Year to you!
Date: 1/3/2023 11:37:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD Tania :)
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:22:00 PM
Heidi, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 10:52:00 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
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:23:00 PM
Suzanne, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 10:42:00 AM
A very nice tribute piece to L M, Tania. Congrats on POTD, and BOL in Andrea's contest.
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Date: 1/3/2023 12:23:00 PM
Jim, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 9:44:00 AM
Tania, Milton is looking down in gratitude for your work. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
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Date: 1/3/2023 12:23:00 PM
Warren, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 9:30:00 AM
Great tribute to Milton. Tania, congratulations on POTD
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Date: 1/3/2023 12:23:00 PM
Eve, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 8:52:00 AM
Stunning tribute to Milton. Congratulations on your POTD! Paulette
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:24:00 PM
Paulette, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 8:45:00 AM
Such a lovely tribute to Milton, really lovely rhyme and imagery too Tania, congrats on the POTD. Blessings,Gordon
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:24:00 PM
Gordon, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 7:35:00 AM
Tania big congratulations on this heartfelt piece honoring Milton and his beloved wife with melodies of bird songs.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:24:00 PM
Michael, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 7:10:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Tania, for this very sweet memorial to Milt. :) gw
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:25:00 PM
Gershon, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 7:04:00 AM
I am so delighted to see your lines recognized as today's POTD, Tania! We've all benefitted from having known Milt.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:25:00 PM
Lin, thank you, I was pleasantly surprised!
Date: 1/3/2023 6:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write/tribute. I bet they would love this. Have a blessed day writing away...........
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:25:00 PM
Paula, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 6:46:00 AM
Tania, you did an amazing job paying honor to Milton. A Huge congratulations on being chosen as POTD.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:25:00 PM
Lasaad, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 6:44:00 AM
Very beautiful and touching Tania. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 12:26:00 PM
Linda, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 5:23:00 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
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 6:09:00 AM
Anitha, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 4:40:00 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
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 5:07:00 AM
Constance, thank you!
Date: 1/3/2023 4:35:00 AM
Awesome tribute to Milton, Tania. BIG congrats on your POTD. Enjoy your day.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 1/3/2023 5:08:00 AM
Vijay, thank you!
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