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Agape Love

When Jesus, the Christ, embraced me as a lad 
Whispered in my ear God’s unconditional love abides 
And lives inside the deepest recesses of my heart 
Where no one can snatch it away, wound, or destroy it 
I became a passionate follower, knowing His love 
Is “greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell.” * 

With God's love came healing from sin, and the courage 
To be His reflecting image to a lost and broken world. 
I found a new home in the hereafter; I learned to live 
A life of inspiration to others, guided by prayers, 
Because He loved me, I have learned to love others. 
Agape love fosters a life of enduring joy and peace. 
 
*line is from "The Love of God," lyrics by Frederick M. Lehman

SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written April 17, 2021 
For “Agape Love” Contest 
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Brian Strand's "Verse Libre" Poetry Contest
March 7, 2022

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Jeff Kyser Date: 3/7/2022 7:17:00 AM glad you re-entered that - very nice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/7/2022 8:40:00 AM Thank you, Jeff. As you know, I do not write many spiritual poems, nor do I tout my inner spiritual life, so this was a rare write for me. I appreciate your read and your thoughts.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/6/2021 12:44:00 PM Congratulations on your win. "Wonderful" I love your line, "Agape love fosters a life of enduring joy and peace." So True. Have a blessed day................. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/9/2021 8:21:00 AM Thank you so much, Paula. I appreciated your commenting on my poem.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 5/5/2021 10:42:00 PM “To be His reflecting image” ~ touché! Congrats on your win with this beautiful inspirational write, Milton Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/9/2021 8:20:00 AM Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Unseeking Seeker. Have a wonderful Sunday.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/5/2021 10:32:00 PM Wonderful write. God bless you always and Congrats on a top win. Love, Gina Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/9/2021 8:19:00 AM Thanks, Gina. It's good to be home from vacation.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/21/2021 6:08:00 AM It’s hard for the finite to grasp the Infinite. Still God desires for us to come into relationship with Him. You expressed this well. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/21/2021 8:13:00 AM Thanks so much for your read and your gracious comment, Richard. I appreciated your visit.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/20/2021 8:32:00 PM Fresh and brilliant "I found a new home in the hereafter; I learned to live" I agree with Belle. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/21/2021 8:13:00 AM Thanks for your warm and thoughtful comment, Caren. I'm not a fan of writing a poem where you have to use specified words, but I did my best.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/18/2021 10:09:00 AM A marvellous free verse L, every word and a brilliant contender for the contest... Belle Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/18/2021 11:11:00 AM Thanks so much, Belle. I don't know about that, but I wrote from the heart.

Joanna Daniel Date: 4/18/2021 8:27:00 AM Simple and sweet, Milton:) I gave the same title too unknowingly, you want me to change?? Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/18/2021 8:43:00 AM Absolutely not, Jo. It would be a rather common title for this poem. Thanks for your kind comment and offer.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 4/17/2021 9:47:00 PM Brilliant! All the best for the contest Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/18/2021 8:42:00 AM Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. You, too.

J. Summers Date: 4/17/2021 9:01:00 PM A very well written poem Milton. I liked the way you worked the line from Lehman into the poem. John Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/18/2021 8:42:00 AM Thanks, John. I felt Lehman's words were fitting for my poem, or my poem was illustrative of his words.

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 4/17/2021 8:54:00 PM This is simply awesome, L Milton! Your moving poem about our Father's unconditional, undying and life changing love, was written with beauty and fervor. Best of wishes for the contest. :) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/18/2021 8:41:00 AM Thank you so much, Evelyn. Your comments are always so appreciated.