L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

I Hope You Dance

Life can be like a beautiful ballet
Few will see the hard work behind it,
What you show is what others assay
The rules are exacting, never forget,
First, you think you have it mastered
Then, you realize you are never enough,
That your prized goals are blurred
You’ll admit living a good life is tough.

Life can be like a beautiful ballet
Those who cannot dance will criticize
They will insist you perform it their way
Keep in mind life is more than an exercise.
It is the real thing, your interpretations,
Finding your strength, playing your role
You can only live up to your expectations
Clinging to all that is within your control.

Life can be like a beautiful ballet
Ever moving gracefully toward a finale
Moving through the scenes every day
First, the mountain, then, the valley
Inevitably before the end, the climax
You will reach the peak of your success
Maintaining composure through attacks
You'll hear the applause, God will bless. 

BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
written March 2, 2022
DIVwrites Magazine Poetry Contest
All Poetry
April 6, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger April 4, 2022 at 6:46 AM When we do this "Finding your strength, playing your role" we have arrived! L Milton Hankins April 4, 2022 at 8:19 AM I think so, Caren. I really think so.

Terry Miller April 3, 2022 at 2:17 AM Life is indeed more than an excersise, another great poem Milton, Terry. L Milton Hankins April 3, 2022 at 9:07 AM Terry, I really appreciate your reads and your comments on my poems. You are most thoughtful.

Caren Krutsinger April 2, 2022 at 11:48 PM These people rarely amuse me "Those who cannot dance will criticize They will insist you perform it their way" L Milton Hankins April 3, 2022 at 9:23 AM Frankly, they just flat out aggravate me!

Heidi Sands April 2, 2022 at 5:18 PM This is excellent. Great poem to read tonight :) L Milton Hankins April 2, 2022 at 6:04 PM Thanks, Heidi. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, and I appreciated your letting me know.

Jenna Logan April 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM This one is a favorite, Milt. You touched upon some wonderful ideals we should strive to accomplish. L Milton Hankins April 2, 2022 at 6:05 PM Ah, thanks so much, Jenna. You are very kind in your response to my poem. I'm glad you liked it.