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I Make a Memory

I press a forget-me-not somewhere in the Psalms For no particular reason, I simply make a memory, She liked them, perhaps, it was for my mother, alms I place her Bible on a high shelf so as not to wear, And someday it will become a part of family history. When she, nor I, is any longer inclined to read it, I can imagine a progeny finding it without a qualm By then, it will have crumbled into a feathery dust, Another memory I am passing down with little trust Nothing provokes me to do this, except I simply must.
THIRD PLACE WINNER written January 23, 2022 entered "Absolutely Anything" Poetry Contest sponsored by Shreya LN

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Date: 2/3/2022 12:17:00 PM
Milton, thesis exquisitely done. Written with a tenderness that would make a mother proud and a respect for her cherished Bible
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/3/2022 12:19:00 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughts on my poem, John. I really appreciated them.
Date: 2/2/2022 2:17:00 PM
Congratulations on Third Place! That's nice that you pressed a forget-me-not for your mother. There is a wealth of information in old Bibles Re: genealogy. People don't do that in these days of the computer. It was a lovely tradition.
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Date: 2/2/2022 2:21:00 PM
Yes, it was, Ann. And, I thank you for your thoughtful and insightful response to my poem. I did my genealogy about twenty-five years ago; now, it needs much updating, but I wore myself out with it. Bibles are so helpful in that pursuit.
Date: 2/2/2022 4:59:00 AM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... packed with wisdom along faith-propelled memory. God bless you.
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Date: 2/2/2022 8:58:00 AM
Thank you so much for your thoughts, Beata. I appreciated your comment.
Date: 2/1/2022 1:41:00 PM
Well, there are likely other copies of the Bible which can be read if "needed" which we all need some. At least 200 different versions in the palms of our hands most of the time. Strange how little the Bible is read so little today, despite being so much more available. That speaks, doesn't it? Can't blame you for taking care of one special edition of the holy scriptures. A touching story, L. Milton.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/1/2022 1:52:00 PM
Thanks so much, Reason, for your thoughtful and insightful comment. Yes, I'm certain anyone can always find a version for reading purposes.
Date: 2/1/2022 10:19:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Milt. There is so much in this poem to be relished. Love the combination of the "forget-me-not" flower to create your memory - not to be forgotten - and the song of life in the Psalms, lyrics not forgotten. This is wonderfully crafted. Blessings!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/1/2022 12:52:00 PM
Thanks, Sam, so much for your kind comment.
Date: 1/25/2022 1:27:00 AM
This is lovely and nostalgic. I am a mother, and I approve this poem!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/25/2022 9:17:00 AM
Thank you, Caren. I am a father, and I approve of it, too. It's the sort of thing my mother would have done.
Date: 1/24/2022 5:54:00 PM
Memories are gifts to keep.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/24/2022 7:07:00 PM
Indeed, they are and frequently found in the pages of someone old Bible!
Date: 1/24/2022 11:05:00 AM
Symbolically even feathery dusts evolve into eternity...engaging poem
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/24/2022 11:14:00 AM
Thanks, Robert. I certainly think that is true.
Date: 1/24/2022 10:08:00 AM
Truly a Memory that cannot be forgotten, almost obligatory.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/24/2022 11:12:00 AM
Thanks so much, Victor. I appreciate your thoughts.
Date: 1/24/2022 5:08:00 AM
I fully understand Milt! Memories are so important to me and I suppose I hope that they will be for those who follow mw! Great story and a wonderful read!! Happy Monday!!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/24/2022 9:20:00 AM
Thank you, Mike, for your kind thoughts on my poem.

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