L Milton Hankins Poet Quintain (Sicilian)

Happiness Beyond Measure

Is it possible I missed the boat
Which is why I am a dollar short,
I’ve surely struggled to stay afloat
Not living my life for frivolous sport,
But trying my best my load to tote.

Coming to the end with limited means
I have happiness beyond measure
Which is quite enough, it seems,
Since happiness brings me pleasure
I have not coveted life’s extremes.

When all’s said and done, I survived
With all the necessaries of life,
Truth is I have, actually, thrived
While avoiding most of the strife,
At times, I was gleefully high-fived.

Written October 8, 2022

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Sara Kendrick October 12, 2022 at 9:50 AM Life is not easy, and it takes money or bartering to survive in this world where we use money to get what we need. Some of the happiest of times are those where eyes, hearts, ears, and touch are used for the purpose of something enjoyable for the whole family or for friends, etc. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for sharing. Sara L Milton Hankins October 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM Thank you so much, Sara, for your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem.

Caren Krutsinger October 9, 2022 at 2:05 AM Being gleefully high-fived is such a great thing! "Truth is I have, actually, thrived" as is this. L Milton Hankins October 9, 2022 at 8:08 AM Thanks, Caren, so much. I enjoyed writing this poem a lot.

Unseeking Seeker October 8, 2022 at 7:07 PM Lively life dance! L Milton Hankins October 8, 2022 at 8:57 PM Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker.

Michael Tor October 8, 2022 at 6:46 PM I am grateful for what God has given me no less and no more than the average person. Just thankful to be above water.. Thanks for sharing Milton... L Milton Hankins October 8, 2022 at 8:58 PM Me too, Michael. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment.

Bill Baker October 8, 2022 at 3:32 PM As we experience the winter of life, all the things seem so much less valuable. It all comes down to pleasant memories and relationships with people that seem to be the most meaningful. The financial things can be more of a challenge, and our choices seem to narrow, but life goes on and opportunities to love and be loved are abundant if we look for them. Thanks for sharing from your heart, my friend. Bill

Jenna Logan October 8, 2022 at 2:08 PM I'd much rather be a dollar short as long as I am surviving, thriving, and happy. L Milton Hankins October 8, 2022 at 6:21 PM So true, Jenna. I agree wholeheartedly. Hey, a dollar short isn't bad at all. I know some folks who are thousands of dollars short! Now they have problems!