L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

Becoming Morally Impeccable

We can all begin each day with firm resolutions
To do everything viewed as morally acceptable
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.

Surrounding us already are too many pollutions
Believe not that our good acts are imperceptible
We can all begin each day with firm resolutions.

One person, one deed can start a revolution
Let it be from acts that are morally impeccable
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.

We seek not for our moral goodness restitutions
A fault to which so many humans are susceptible,
We can all begin each day with firm resolutions.

Thinking this way leads to awesome conclusions
Everyone of us can be among the exceptional
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.

The first step, I believe, is tomorrow’s execution
Of the will to make ourselves morally accessible,
We can all begin each day with firm resolutions
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.


written July 19, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger July 23, 2021 at 7:05 PM "One person, one deed can start a revolution" this is why we all have to be willing to be that one person. L Milton Hankins July 23, 2021 at 7:38 PM Yes, we do. "...and let it begin with me."

Rama Balasubramanian July 20, 2021 at 10:59 AM WoW! What a villanelle! Your poem must be read by all and practiced. Every line so meaningful. Thanks for brightening my Potd with your wonderful comments. L Milton Hankins July 20, 2021 at 2:01 PM Well thank you, Rama, for your wonderful compliments. I really appreciate it.

Sotto Poet July 20, 2021 at 9:30 AM Wonderful villanelle from the villanelle expert, you convey insightful feelings with a great uplifting message of empowerment. This is going to be my fave L Milton Hankins July 20, 2021 at 10:38 AM Thanks so much, Lasaad. It makes me so happy that you enjoyed my poem, and that you are adding it to your faves.

Vijay Pandit July 20, 2021 at 5:51 AM Words to live by. Superb sentiments you convey, Milton, in this meaningful write. L Milton Hankins July 20, 2021 at 8:06 AM Thanks so much, Vijay. I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem.

Thomas Wells July 19, 2021 at 8:38 PM What a very hopeful message of empowerment and change. Nicely done! Every positive movement for change begins within the heart of each of us. Best, Thomas L Milton Hankins July 19, 2021 at 9:32 PM You are soooo right, Thomas. Thanks for the read and your encouraging comment.

Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2021 at 8:07 PM Milton for President. I would sign your resolution. Thanks as well for your visit. L Milton Hankins July 19, 2021 at 8:24 PM Aw, shucks! Seriously, thanks for your compliment, Richard. You've made my evening....