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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

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.................

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

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

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.

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.

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

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??

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

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

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. :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/18/2021 8:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, Evelyn. Your comments are always so appreciated.