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For Milton - a Tribute

 
"Someday we will fly free ~~only this physical body prevents us."

                                 By_ L Milton Hankins, Flying Free, Monoku

Milton, you came to soup like a blazing star across the sky,
not that long ago in reality and you blessed us with your light;
you shone like the most dazzling star in the darkness.
Milt, you touched souls with your gentle and kind comments,
with encouragement and became a beloved friend to so many;
you were my poetic friend and you always replied back to me,
your Kentucky friend-  in your last poem you wrote Bye-Bye Don't Cry!
But, Milt I have been weeping tons since I heard the news of your death!
Did you hear God calling your name?
Did you take hold of his hand?
Then, like a blazing star across the sky you left us forever,
I will never forget you, L Milton Hankins. Rest in Peace friend. 

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December 29, 2022


Poetry/Verse/For Milton - A Tribute
Copyright Protected, ID 12-1513-032-29
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France

Lewis Milton Hankins
1941 - 2022

Submitted to the Standard contest, In Honor of Milt - An Uncontest
sponsor, Andrea Dietrich, Judged 01/16/2023

First Place

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Lin Lane December 6, 2024 at 7:28 AM I must've been sitting in the banned corner when you posted this, Constance. I have goosebumps reading it. He was a great Kentucky friend and deserved to be honored. You did justice to his memory, Constance. Lin Lane December 6, 2024 at 12:39 PM I'm certain he'd have been pleased. ;-) Constance La France December 6, 2024 at 12:35 PM Lin, thank you for the compliment, he was a great man and deserved all the tributes, I was happy to get first place in Andrea's contest, I think Milt would have been pleased, love Constance

Christuraj Alex January 16, 2023 at 9:48 PM "I have been weeping tons since I heard the news of your death!" - Great tribute. Congratulations! Constance La France January 19, 2023 at 12:18 PM Christuraj, thank you so much for the visit, comment and congratulations, Constance

Ann Peck January 16, 2023 at 3:02 PM Your tribute is so beautiful, Constance. I'm sure Milton agrees. Constance La France January 16, 2023 at 3:04 PM Ann, thank you so much for the visit, comment, and compliment, Constance

Paula Goldsmith January 16, 2023 at 2:04 PM Congratulations on your win. A lovey write/tribute. I think most have cried over his passing. Don't be sad, we will be together again. Thanks for adding his, "Flying Free, Monoku." It is so true. Have a blessed day/week.............. Constance La France January 16, 2023 at 3:03 PM Paula, thank you so much for the visit, comment, congratulations, and compliment, blessings,Constance

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2023 at 1:23 PM It's spectacular to me how you chose a monoku of his and then wrote your tribute using his poem as your inspiration. Thanks so much, Dear Heart. Constance La France January 16, 2023 at 3:07 PM Andrea, thank you so much for this contest where we who loved Milton, could express our feelings ! And thank you for my placement, I loved that Monoku that Milt had written, but all his poetry is wonderful, Constance

Joe Maverick January 10, 2023 at 12:04 PM Amen Constance..' Let us put our hope in Gods Acceptance of Miltons spirit.' God bless.A.strong Tribute here ' Constance La France January 10, 2023 at 4:32 PM Joe, thank you so much for the visit comment and compliment, Constance

Unseeking Seeker December 30, 2022 at 10:17 PM Beautiful, heartfelt tribute, Constance ~ RIP Milt Constance La France December 31, 2022 at 9:24 AM Seeker, thank you so much for the visit and compliment on my tribute to Milt, yes Rest In Peace Milt, Constance

Edward Ibeh December 30, 2022 at 1:12 PM A heartfelt tribute for a great poet and man, Constance. I also wrote a tribute to him in my Yalto form. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Constance La France December 31, 2022 at 9:26 AM Edward, thank you so much for the visit and compliment on my tribute to Milt, I am coming to read your Yalto tribute right now, Constance

Robert James Liguori December 30, 2022 at 11:14 AM Wonderful tribute poem for Milt! Kinda just want him to come back! Constance La France December 31, 2022 at 9:27 AM Robert, thank you so much for the visit and compliment on my tribute to Milt, I know what you mean, Constance

Beryl Edmonds December 29, 2022 at 6:37 PM Constance, this is a wonderful heartfelt tribute to Milton who’s passing came so unexpectedly, he’s going to be sadly missed for his poetry, support and kindness… Belle Constance La France December 30, 2022 at 1:15 AM Belle, thank you so much for the visit and comment on my tribute to Milt. My heart has been sad these past days and yes he is very missed, Constance

Heidi Sands December 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM Thank you for this beautiful tribute. So many of us are grieving his sudden death. A talented, supportive poet. :) Constance La France December 30, 2022 at 1:16 AM Heidi, thank you so much for the visit and comment, and compliment on my tribute to Milt. My heart is broken and though I never met Milt in life perhaps I will find him in Heaven, Constance

Bj Legros Kelley December 29, 2022 at 11:47 AM This is a beautiful tribute, Constance. Hugs to you. This is such a sad season of much loss. Constance La France December 30, 2022 at 1:20 AM BJ, thank you so much for the visit and compliment on my tribute to Milt, I felt the need to write of my feelings for it is the way I heal. Agree we have lost too many of our beloved poets and friends recently, hugs Constance

Deb M December 29, 2022 at 11:32 AM Beautiful tribute Constance! Debx Constance La France December 30, 2022 at 1:20 AM Deb, thank you so much for the visit and compliment on my tribute to Milt, Constance

Jim Slaughter December 29, 2022 at 10:41 AM I can't possibly do any better than this, Constance, so I'll just echo your words. L M was one of my favorites on Poetry Soup, as well. Constance La France December 30, 2022 at 1:22 AM "Grief is love with no place to go." Jim, I love this line and will treasure it, thank you for sharing it with me, Constance Jim Slaughter December 29, 2022 at 11:05 AM Constance, I'd like to add something...a line I heard or read somewhere that I have been wanting to use, and this seems like a good time: Grief is love with no place to go. Constance La France December 29, 2022 at 10:47 AM Jim, thank you so much for the visit and comment, my soul needed to write this as a final goodbye to Milt for he would want me to keep writing no matter the hurt in my heart, blessings