I Am Anaya Poet Epitaph

Notes About The Poem

A Memory Tree For Milton

A joy it is to see
planted in his honor
A Memorial Tree
Roots, memories of Milton
and a kind act for the ecosystem
Forget-Me-Nots shall be written
by your poetry pals, ‘till then
RIP
Lewis Milton Hankins
[Poet]
December 5, 1941 ~ December 22, 2022

Paris at Christmas

Paris at Christmas
city of lights for a week
streets decorated

Eiffel Tower lit
like a Christmas tree aglow
tourists staring up 

shoppers bustling crowds
bells ring; children caroling 
joy is everywhere

rosy-cheeked Santas
wrapping presents with ribbon
in department stores

light sprinkle of snow
sleigh ride through the Tuileries 
wrapped tight in blankets
                         
by L Milton Hankins
December 5, 2022


     I Am Anaya comment:  Feliz cumpleaños a ti! Belated, hope it was a nice 
     one Milton. Paris must be on your mind, your many memories of Paris 
     are joyous!  12/6/22
        
     It was Milt's Birthday, and I could feel the joy in his poem, I felt it!

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

I Am Anaya June 10, 2023 at 11:24 AM First Place/ In Honor Of Milt - An Un-Contest Poetry Contest/ Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

Paula Goldsmith January 16, 2023 at 2:21 PM Back with "Congratulations" on your win. Have a blessed day/week.............. I Am Anaya January 16, 2023 at 2:24 PM Thank you, sweet Paula!

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM you did a lot in your tribute for him. thanks so much. Love it. I Am Anaya January 16, 2023 at 2:23 PM Thank you, Andrea so many great tributes, love yours!

Paula Goldsmith January 9, 2023 at 1:07 PM WOW!!! What a write/picture. I love it. He must be looking down & very happy. Have a blessed day............................

Victor Buhagiar January 9, 2023 at 2:52 AM Great tribute to a great poet. I Am Anaya February 9, 2023 at 10:06 AM Thank you

Beryl Edmonds January 8, 2023 at 3:30 PM It’s a lovely idea Anaya to plant “A Memorial Tree” to honour Milton with a collaboration of Forget-Me-Not add ons… Belle I Am Anaya January 8, 2023 at 4:50 PM I found out it in Milton's Obituary, Belle. He is becoming a legend. Happy New Year!

Kim Rodrigues January 7, 2023 at 8:56 PM Aww…very sweet I Am Anaya January 8, 2023 at 4:53 PM Thank you, Kim

Arlo Parker January 7, 2023 at 6:43 PM His legend is growing...his kindness will expand exponentially. You ARE Anaya. ;o] I Am Anaya January 8, 2023 at 4:53 PM ;o] thank you for your visits and kind comments, I agree! I Am.