L Milton Hankins Poet Sonnet

Internal Inhibition

A voice inside my soul is my trusted inhibition
Yet, how often I aspire to indulge a pleasure
Inclined to engage in some frivolous volition,
When I am reminded of a greater treasure.
A still, small voice inside calls me to consider,
To weigh the ultimate reward of my frivolity,
Prudent decisions will always faithfully deliver
When I remember the better choice’s quality.

Some call it conscience, though I prefer to see
Divine guidance prompting morals and ethics
Which, for me, is doing right things joyfully
Following right paths despite persistent critics,
Listening to that inner voice has proven wise
Teaching me to view life through God’s eyes. 

[Internal Inhibition]

THIRD PLACE WINNER
written April 24, 2022
for "Pick-A-Title, Vol 30" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Christuraj Alex May 30, 2022 at 8:10 AM "trusted inhibition" - Great! You write always beautiful. Congratualtions! L Milton Hankins May 30, 2022 at 9:20 AM Chris, your complimentary comment is so appreciated. Thanks!

Edward Ibeh May 29, 2022 at 5:02 PM Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this amazing, unique sonnet poem, Milt:-) Thoroughly enjoyed it, my friend. L Milton Hankins May 29, 2022 at 6:05 PM Thank you so much for sponsoring the contest, Edward, and for my placement. I felt honored to be noticed for the poem. I hope you get to feeling better. I've missed seeing your work lately here on the Soup.

Caren Krutsinger April 25, 2022 at 9:17 PM There is nothing better than "doing right things joyfully" L Milton Hankins April 26, 2022 at 7:29 AM Absolutely. You can say that again!

David Kavanagh April 24, 2022 at 12:46 PM Very deep look inside oneself here Milton, indulge a pleasure? I’m guessing one either illegal or unethical, strange thing for most people it’s the fear of getting caught prevents the action, not the ethics, but I see in your case it’s a special spiritual one, I enjoyed this openly honest poem, great one for the contest, cheers David L Milton Hankins April 24, 2022 at 2:32 PM Thank you, David. It wasn't particularly autobio, but it seemed to meet the requirement of the contest. I'm hopeful. OTOH, I do live my life very much according to my personal ethic. I own my truths.

Tom Cunningham April 24, 2022 at 9:22 AM Having that internal inhibition certainly keeps us on the right path. Also the way we have been raised and how we live our lives tells us what is right and what is wrong. Good luck Milton. Tom L Milton Hankins April 24, 2022 at 9:43 AM So true, Tom. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I always appreciate hearing what you think.