In the Quiet of the Night

In the quiet of the night, I rejoice in my own way Where I can find stillness and a blissful calm, Knowing that I may commune with the spiritual Without interference from distracting, noisome Blather…. In the quiet of the night, I can escape restlessness And discover that “peace that passes all understanding,” When my head is cleared of the day’s mindless drivel And I am freed from the ever-constant, worrisome Blather…. In the quiet of the night, I let my imagination run free Finding peace nestling in my flannel-covered cocoon Thinking about all the things I treasure in life, mindful Of all the things I need for life’s comfort and joy, With no Blather….
TENTH PLACE WINNER written February 22, 2022 especially for "Vibrant Blissful Stillness" Poetry Contest sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
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Date: 2/26/2022 11:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win Milton. I think this is just what he wanted. Kudos! Blessings xxoo
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/26/2022 11:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Connie, for your warm and thoughtful congratulations.
Date: 2/25/2022 11:41:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. With a quiet night and imagination all will be OK. Have a great/blessed day..................
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/25/2022 11:46:00 AM
Thanks, Paula. I slipped in under the wire, but I was happy to see my name on the list. Thanks so much, too, for your thoughts and comments on my poems.
Date: 2/25/2022 8:18:00 AM
Bliss in a nutshell, congratulations! Have a great weekend.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/25/2022 8:19:00 AM
Thank you so much, I Am Anaya. I really appreciated your comment.
Date: 2/25/2022 7:17:00 AM
Hi Milt, Congrats on a well-deserved win. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis
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Date: 2/25/2022 8:16:00 AM
Thank you so much for your congratulations, Alexis. Same to you, my dear.
Date: 2/25/2022 3:55:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Milton! As usual, your writing is at a stratospheric level!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/25/2022 8:18:00 AM
Oh, how thoughtful of you to say, Unseeking Seeker, and how I wish! You are so generous with your compliment and your comment.
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