L Milton Hankins Poet Terza Rima

Cultivating Virtue

Do not give up when all seems lost,
For success is accurately measuring
By perseverance, rarely by the cost.

Things that we are most treasuring
May become a necessary sacrifice,
For valuable things more pleasuring.

Virtues, like integrity, have no price
And cultivating them is, frankly, nice! 

Written December 21, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2021 at 12:54 AM I want to put this on billboards "Virtues, like integrity, have no price And cultivating them is, frankly, nice!" all over the world. L Milton Hankins December 23, 2021 at 8:44 AM Yep, that would be beneficial...I would hope.

Terry Miller December 22, 2021 at 6:27 AM Great verse! L Milton Hankins December 22, 2021 at 7:45 AM Thanks, Terry. I was sort of toying around with this form. I found it rather challenging. So, thanks for your comment.

Deb M December 22, 2021 at 2:18 AM Great message Mr Milton…..cheers. Debx L Milton Hankins December 22, 2021 at 7:45 AM Thanks so much, Ms. Deb! I love your comments!

Tom Cunningham December 22, 2021 at 1:14 AM A verse of wisdom and great advice Milton, many times I have seen folks give up at the first hurdle, they'll never know the joy of achievement. Tom L Milton Hankins December 22, 2021 at 7:45 AM That is so true, Tom. Perseverance is such an important quality to have.

Sotto Poet December 21, 2021 at 5:46 PM By perseverance, rarely by the cost. Milton, that's excellent advice, and it's very accurate. Achievement will have no savor if it is not earned through sacrifice. L Milton Hankins December 21, 2021 at 7:05 PM I certainly do agree with what you say, Lasaad.