L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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

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Gershon Wolf June 6, 2022 at 8:13 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 L Milton Hankins June 6, 2022 at 8:15 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 June 6, 2022 at 12:05 AM An admirable idea "I must optimize my determination to give As though each new day is a coveted test" Wow! L Milton Hankins June 6, 2022 at 8:09 AM I got carried away, didn't I?

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

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

Bill Baker June 4, 2022 at 2:43 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 L Milton Hankins June 4, 2022 at 2:46 PM Thanks so much, Bill. I appreciate your thoughts.

Marco Chies June 4, 2022 at 12:02 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. L Milton Hankins June 4, 2022 at 1:16 PM That's pretty much it, Marco. Thanks so much for your thoughtful and insightful comment. Appreciated it.

Tom Cunningham June 3, 2022 at 2:20 PM Leading the good life you've led Milton, I'd say you will be generously rewarded. Tom L Milton Hankins June 3, 2022 at 2:25 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 June 3, 2022 at 2:20 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… L Milton Hankins June 3, 2022 at 2:25 PM I remember searching for them to give to girlfriends when I was in high school. I've had many a sting, too, Jeff.