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Encouragement For a Graduate

Your life is so rich--uniquely consequential-- It's no accident, YOU were born with potential, No goal is so lofty you cannot achieve it You're a special one-of-a-kind, that's the secret. Never stop dreaming, aim for unreachable stars Anticipate some battles, with pride wear those scars. Someday you'll look back on a distinguished career, Because you faced every day with courage, my dear. FIRST PLACE WINNER Written for B.J. Legros Kelley's Contest - "Graduation Blessing" 3/8/2021

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Eve Roper

Date: 4/8/2021 2:41:00 PM

Great write, Milton , congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2021 4:15:00 PM

Eve, thanks so much for your notice.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/8/2021 10:06:00 AM

A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, L Milton. Janice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2021 12:37:00 PM

Thanks, Janice. I appreciate your comment.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/8/2021 9:32:00 AM

Congratulations LM on your winning poem. I love the admonition "never stop dreaming, aim for unreachable stars." Reminds me of the song from Man of La Mancha - The Impossible Dream - which soars with positive energy and hope as does your poem. Sending you Easter blessings of joy.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2021 9:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sam. I appreciated the time you took to write such a nice, thoughtful comment.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 4/7/2021 11:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your top placing poem! It is excellent, filled with much wisdom.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2021 9:06:00 AM

Thanks, BJ. I thought your contest was an important one. Thanks for the recognition.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/11/2021 11:12:00 PM

"Anticipate some battles, with pride wear those scars." This is ever so true; some of my worst battles were with God arguing that I wanted my own way. I went into them kicking and clawing and came out realizing His plan was much better than my own!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 10:06:00 AM

Thanks for ready my poems...so many of them last evening. It was really flattering. Your comments are always spot on.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/8/2021 5:18:00 PM

That's telling them like it really and truly is, Milt. Great job. :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/8/2021 8:45:00 PM

Again, many thanks. I'm glad you came by, read my poem, and left a very nice compliment.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/8/2021 11:29:00 AM

Your words would empower any graduate. Sometimes people think life will be easy once they graduate, but the work is really just beginning. Love those last two lines, Milton. Hugs, Carolyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/8/2021 11:47:00 AM

Thanks, Carolyn. I look back on baccalaureate messages I brought and realize I could have said them all with eight lines well-conceived, well-written, and well-delivered! Your compliments are so helpful.