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Agendaless Exuberance

Overwhelmed by the inconceivable,
Giddy for the future for no reason
Whatever success is achievable,
Unmoved by thoughts of personal treason
Delighted by the sounds of the season,
Alive in the vibrance of each moment
Gleeful shouting that cannot be silent,
Lost in feelings of freedom’s ecstasy
Thoroughly happy with no clear intent,
Knowing this is my future’s destiny.

EIGHTH PLACE WINNER
written November 26, 2021
for "Agendaless Exuberance' Poetry Contest
sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
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Sam Kauffman Date: 11/29/2021 11:30:00 AM This poem is so filled with life Milt! Every line overflows with the faith of expectant, exuberant hope! So many wonderful lines! Congratulations on your win! Sending all the blessings of the Christmas season. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/29/2021 12:01:00 PM Thank you so much, Sam, for your thoughtful comment. You are always so complimentary and encouraging. I appreciate you.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 11/28/2021 7:15:00 PM I love exuberance! "Alive in the vibrance of each moment Gleeful shouting that cannot be silent," Yes! Of course! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/28/2021 7:20:00 PM I probably should have dedicated this poem to you, Caren, because I knew you would feel right in synch with it.

Karen Jones Date: 11/27/2021 3:05:00 PM Congrats on another well penned winner! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/27/2021 3:06:00 PM Thank you, Karen, for your thoughtful congratulations and compliment. I appreciated it.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 11/27/2021 2:04:00 AM Speaks of purity of being, living in the moment! Thanks for sharing, Milton, congrats on your win Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/27/2021 8:45:00 AM So glad you enjoyed it, Unseeking Seeker. Thanks for the place on your winner's list!

Ann Peck Date: 11/26/2021 4:23:00 PM Very exuberant, Milton! Good luck with the contest! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/26/2021 6:45:00 PM Thanks, Ann. This one seemed to be what the contest was about, but I'm never sure anymore. It'll serve the purpose, I suppose.

Sotto Poet Date: 11/26/2021 12:58:00 PM Milton, your poem is eloquent. Your words deeply impacted me, and I hope that nothing worries you and that those emotions of personal betrayal go away, enabling you to smile and be strong once more. Best wishes, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 11/26/2021 1:03:00 PM Thanks, Lasaad. I can't think of anything that worries me in particular...right now. Something may come up, though!