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Dancing In Clover

While strolling down life's garden path
Oft I've stopped to admire the roses,
I've carefully avoided the scourge of wrath
Considered the deep concerns life poses,
And reached the conclusion to do my best
I must optimize my determination to give
As though each new day is a coveted test
During which I must practice how to live
More productively, comfortable in my skin,
Happily enjoying the talents God has given
Maintaining ties with friends, kith, and kin,
Seldom feeling unduly pressured or driven.
Someday when my time on earth is over
And I go on to whatever reward is mine,
I can say with a smile, I've danced in clover
As far as I'm concerned everything's fine. 

Written June 3, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Gershon Wolf Date: 6/6/2022 8:13:00 PM Dancing in clover sounds like it's a pretty good pitch for eternal life. G.L. at the Pearly Gates... Nicely penned, my friend. Smiles, Gershon Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/6/2022 8:15:00 PM Actually it's a metaphor for the good life here before eternity, gw. But, I'll give it a try at the Pearly Gates! Thanks!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/6/2022 12:05:00 AM An admirable idea "I must optimize my determination to give As though each new day is a coveted test" Wow! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/6/2022 8:09:00 AM I got carried away, didn't I?

Ann Foster Date: 6/5/2022 7:09:00 PM Danced in clover... yes, beautiful. Well written. I enjoyed this one a lot. Ann Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/5/2022 8:07:00 PM Thank you so much, Ann. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/5/2022 10:06:00 AM Milton, I love those last two lines! Giving glory to God for such joy of his creation! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/5/2022 10:39:00 AM Thanks, Kim. So pleased you enjoyed it.

Bill Baker Date: 6/4/2022 2:43:00 PM Enjoyable Rhyme poem to read, Milt. I love the attitude and your intention for each day. The world needs more people with that attitude, my friend. Have a nice weekend! Bill Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/4/2022 2:46:00 PM Thanks so much, Bill. I appreciate your thoughts.

Marco Chies Date: 6/4/2022 12:02:00 PM These are the mature reflections of those who lived their lives with joyful optimism and allowed themselves to learn good things in every moment. A reflective, up-to-date poetry that understands the indeterminism of facts but contrasts the bitterness of the inevitability of destinies with the pleasure of the knowledge obtained. Congratulations. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/4/2022 1:16:00 PM That's pretty much it, Marco. Thanks so much for your thoughtful and insightful comment. Appreciated it.

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/3/2022 2:20:00 PM Leading the good life you've led Milton, I'd say you will be generously rewarded. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/3/2022 2:25:00 PM Oh, Tom, I don't know. It's had it's ups and downs, but I can say I have enjoyed every minute...and still do!

Jeff Kyser Date: 6/3/2022 2:20:00 PM Very nice, Milt! They say dancing in clover May bring out the bees But you may find some four-leaves Mixed in with the threes… Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/3/2022 2:25:00 PM I remember searching for them to give to girlfriends when I was in high school. I've had many a sting, too, Jeff.