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Discovering Our Purpose In Life

From the moment of our birth
To the last breath we take on this earth
We are here for a purpose, not casually discerned,
Hopefully we discover it in life lessons learned.
That purpose includes a search for lasting peace
That our sense of brotherhood may increase,
We must accept our role in the cosmic universe
As we pursue narrow paths of serenity
Uplifting the Spirit in our small community
And treating every person we meet with dignity.

FIFTH PLACE WINNER
written January 19, 2022
for "Earth Life Purpose Poetry Contest"
sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/23/2022 8:13:00 AM Congratulations on your win. I do not think many people know this or even care. I love your line, "And treating every person we meet with dignity" If we all did this, the world would be a nice place to live. Have a blessed day/week................. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/23/2022 9:18:00 AM So it would, Paula. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/22/2022 10:08:00 AM I know this has to be right "We are here for a purpose," Because I simply have not been able to die. Several times I should have died but God not only kept me here, but kept me from serious injury. This is why I am convinced. I am glad to read this one Hank. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/22/2022 10:19:00 AM So happy it spoke to you, Caren.

Eve Roper Date: 1/21/2022 8:55:00 AM Very well written and expressed, Milt, about our life here on earth. Congratulations on your win. Hugs and blessings for a better year in your life Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/21/2022 10:05:00 AM Thank you, Eve, very much. Your thoughtful comments always make me feel so good!

Christuraj Alex Date: 1/20/2022 10:25:00 PM "We are here for a purpose, not casually discerned" - Great truth. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/21/2022 8:48:00 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/20/2022 8:43:00 PM Sage guidance Milton. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/20/2022 9:24:00 PM Thanks so much, Connie. I really appreciate your thoughts and your comment.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/20/2022 7:44:00 PM Indeed, mindfulness moment to moment, distils attention and purifies our heart, drawing us closer to the light. Congrats on your win, Milt! God bless Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/20/2022 9:24:00 PM Unseeking Seeker, thank you so much for the opportunity to express this through your contest.

Sotto Poet Date: 1/19/2022 6:38:00 PM Excellent advice, Milt, as well as a well-crafted poem with excellent rhyme and a captivating topic. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/19/2022 8:10:00 PM Thanks, Lasaad!

Bill Baker Date: 1/19/2022 2:10:00 PM Great advise, Milt. Well written with superb rhyme. Bill Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/19/2022 3:39:00 PM Thanks, Bill. I hope it will do well in the contest.