Home » Poems » L Milton Hankins » Cultivating Virtue

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

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/23/2021 12:54:00 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
Date: 12/23/2021 8:44:00 AM

Yep, that would be beneficial...I would hope.

Terry Miller

Date: 12/22/2021 6:27:00 AM

Great verse!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/22/2021 7:45:00 AM

Thanks, Terry. I was sort of toying around with this form. I found it rather challenging. So, thanks for your comment.

Deb M

Date: 12/22/2021 2:18:00 AM

Great message Mr Milton…..cheers. Debx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/22/2021 7:45:00 AM

Thanks so much, Ms. Deb! I love your comments!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/22/2021 1:14:00 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
Date: 12/22/2021 7:45:00 AM

That is so true, Tom. Perseverance is such an important quality to have.

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/21/2021 5:46:00 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
Date: 12/21/2021 7:05:00 PM

I certainly do agree with what you say, Lasaad.