L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Connie

Connie, in Hawaii, never gave up the fight.
Providence like the inevitability of the seasons
Took her to reside in the glory she had earned
Just as the dying leaves nurture in the spring
Sweet Connie is still nurturing us, I’ve learned.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
September 27, 2022
Submitted to "Connie Tribute"
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich

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I Am Anaya November 1, 2022 at 7:08 PM I really love this one, still nurturing yes indeed. Congratulations Milt! L Milton Hankins November 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM A great lady I'll miss so much. Thanks, Anaya.

Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2022 at 1:21 PM Indeed, she nurtures us even now!! Thanks so much for submitting to the contest L Milton Hankins November 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM Thank you, Andrea, for giving us all this opportunity to say goodbye to a very, very special lady.

Christuraj Alex October 30, 2022 at 7:01 PM A beautiful tribute. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins November 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM Thanks so much, Chris.

Kim Rodrigues September 28, 2022 at 10:50 AM Very well said, dear poet! L Milton Hankins September 28, 2022 at 12:41 PM Thank you, Kim. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2022 at 12:11 PM - Connie deserves every tribute ... lovely written, Milton - hugs L Milton Hankins September 27, 2022 at 2:19 PM Thanks, Sunshine. She was a very special lady.

Tom Cunningham September 27, 2022 at 11:54 AM Lovely tribute to Connie, the only consolation is that she's reunited with her family, our loss, heavens gain. She was always so friendly and supportive to her fellow poets. Tom L Milton Hankins September 27, 2022 at 12:07 PM She really was a special lady, and I will miss her warm and kind comments to my poems.

Caren Krutsinger September 27, 2022 at 11:49 AM Gorgeous poem for a gorgeous soul! L Milton Hankins September 27, 2022 at 12:08 PM Indeed, Caren. Connie was a very special person.

Michael Tor September 27, 2022 at 11:04 AM Such a lovely poem for a lovely lady. Milton thank you for honoring Connie with these wonderful words you express her sentiments of nature in your writing and the fight she fought. Have a wonderful day and lets hope that Hurricane sizzles out for the sake of our loved ones... L Milton Hankins September 27, 2022 at 12:08 PM Oh, definitely, Michael. Thank you.