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In the Far Beyond

Remarkable how her beauty appeared in my dream A long time since I caressed her cheeks, or saw Her sweet smile responding with a radiant gleam, Last night she returned in a strange mystical awe Whispering consoling expressions of utter bliss To assuage the loneliness of my nocturnal fretting Tendering me an ethereal, magically proffered kiss, When I was on the verge of regretfully forgetting Her presence is still here with me, her soul so alive Resplendent, illuminating – as only spirits can be, Though the body returns to dust, spirit does thrive Beyond the veil in an unknown realm I cannot see, Bringing courage and strength for my will to survive To know that in the far beyond we truly come alive. Written May 18, 2022

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Bill Baker

Date: 5/29/2022 11:25:00 AM

Beautiful experience to have, Milt. I agree the Spirit lives on. Life on Earth is but a wink in time. In the beyond there may be no limits, no boundaries. They may be as close as a breath or even inside of us? If there is a need, Love will meet it. Take care my friend, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 12:02:00 PM

Oh, I believe this without all my heart, Bill. We may only be going through a practice session for the real game which lies in our futures.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/19/2022 4:07:00 AM

I am thrilled for you Hank. "Her presence is still here with me, her soul so alive Resplendent, illuminating – as only spirits can be,"We call that a visitation dream, they are recorded all over the place!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2022 8:08:00 AM

Thank you, Caren, for your splendid reaction and comment on my poem.

Marco Chies

Date: 5/18/2022 6:43:00 PM

WOW, top quality transcendental lyricism!!! I know how difficult it is to approach this topic and try to merge the concrete with the ethereal. the result was excellent and evoked in me the memory of edgar a. poe.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2022 7:12:00 PM

Well thanks, Marco. My goodness, you put me in first-class company. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/18/2022 2:36:00 PM

Their spirit lives on after they've left their earthly life and I believe they're never far from us. A very emotional write Milton. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2022 2:59:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tom. Yes, I feel very certain of it, and it is always good to hear that I am not alone in this feeling.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/18/2022 2:22:00 PM

Milt, you have created incredible poetry. The imagery you use and the way you express yourself are both breathtakingly lovely. Kindest regards

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2022 2:27:00 PM

Lasaad, it is always a joy to hear from you. Your kind thoughts regarding my poems are so appreciated. Thank you. I hope you are having a lovely week.