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A Yalto For Milt Hankins

who didn't
     love and admire
          Milton,
               or simply, "Milt"?
                    a true gentleman
                         and scholar
                              who gave...
so much of
     himself
          through friendship,
               poetry,
                    and much more; a light...
                         that touched so many lives.
                              Milt,

you are missed, indeed.


Rest in peace, L. Milton Hankins. Thank you so very much for your countless supportive comments, and most importantly, your treasured gift of friendship.


In Honor of Milt - An Un-Contest Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich
 Date written: 12/30/2022

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/16/2023 9:52:00 PM

Beautiful Yalto. Great tribute to a great poet. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/17/2023 3:34:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj!

Ann Peck

Date: 1/16/2023 3:12:00 PM

Lovely tribute.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/17/2023 3:33:00 AM

Thank you, Ann!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/16/2023 2:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A creative write. He was a real gentleman. Have a blessed day/week..............

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/17/2023 3:35:00 AM

Thank you, Paula:-) I agree wholeheartedly!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/16/2023 1:26:00 PM

love that Yalto style in your tribute for Milt. thanks, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/17/2023 3:37:00 AM

Thanks so much for sponsoring this un-contest giving me the opportunity to honor Milt, Andrea. God bless.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/5/2023 9:04:00 PM

I adored Hank, always did, always will. Thank you for honoring him!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/6/2023 6:34:00 AM

You're quite welcome, Caren. So did I. I considered him a friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/2/2023 10:30:00 AM

i love your poem and this beautiful form for it. I hope more people will join in the un-contest and write tributes to this awesome man.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/2/2023 2:58:00 PM

Oh, I have no doubt more people will participate, Andrea:-) Thanks for this tribute un-contest!

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/1/2023 3:28:00 PM

A beautiful homage to Milton. Together, let's keep his memory alive forever. Have a wonderful New Year and I hope that 2023 is a wonderful year for you and your loved ones.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/1/2023 6:38:00 PM

Thank you very much, Lasaad. I wish you a wonderful New Year as well, my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/1/2023 2:18:00 PM

This is a beautiful tribute to a sensitive man who deserves it, thank you for sharing it, keep well and may the New Year bring you success. :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/1/2023 6:36:00 PM

Thank you very much, Vienna:-) Same to you, my friend.

Constance La France

Date: 12/31/2022 9:30:00 AM

Edward, your Yalto tribute for Milt is truly beautiful, you wrote exactly what my heart is feeling, and I love the layout too. A FAVE because you have inspired me, Constance

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/31/2022 12:17:00 PM

Thank you very much for the visit and fave, Constance. I'm glad you found this inspirational, my friend.