L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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

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Paula Goldsmith January 23, 2022 at 8:13 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................. L Milton Hankins January 23, 2022 at 9:18 AM So it would, Paula. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Caren Krutsinger January 22, 2022 at 10:08 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. L Milton Hankins January 22, 2022 at 10:19 AM So happy it spoke to you, Caren.

Eve Roper January 21, 2022 at 8:55 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 L Milton Hankins January 21, 2022 at 10:05 AM Thank you, Eve, very much. Your thoughtful comments always make me feel so good!

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

Connie Marcum Wong January 20, 2022 at 8:43 PM Sage guidance Milton. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins January 20, 2022 at 9:24 PM Thanks so much, Connie. I really appreciate your thoughts and your comment.

Unseeking Seeker January 20, 2022 at 7:44 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 L Milton Hankins January 20, 2022 at 9:24 PM Unseeking Seeker, thank you so much for the opportunity to express this through your contest.

Sotto Poet January 19, 2022 at 6:38 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. L Milton Hankins January 19, 2022 at 8:10 PM Thanks, Lasaad!

Bill Baker January 19, 2022 at 2:10 PM Great advise, Milt. Well written with superb rhyme. Bill L Milton Hankins January 19, 2022 at 3:39 PM Thanks, Bill. I hope it will do well in the contest.