L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Journey

Walking the journey, we must be careful not to trip
Over the fallen dead wood strewn along our path,
Careful to step high, look high, relishing adventure
Journey is taking up every rewarding, useful venture,
Discovering and cultivating hope ‘til journey’s end
Meanwhile cultivating a wealth of beautiful friends.

Walking the journey, we must step over the stones
Look beyond the weeds to enjoy yonder flowers,
And when we reach them caress them to our face
Journey means looking for messages to embrace,
Sharing with hearts of those around us blessings
For they, too, are walking the briery, stony paths.

written September 11, 2021
especially for "J" Poetry, Old or New" Contest
sponsored by Constance La France

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Constance La France September 15, 2021 at 6:16 AM Milt, excellent and so true! And congratulations on your win in my "I" contest with this beautiful poem, well done ~ peace and tranquility _Constance L Milton Hankins September 15, 2021 at 7:24 AM Constance, thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtfulness. I appreciate you, and I enjoyed your contest.

Joseph May September 13, 2021 at 5:26 AM Beautiful write Milton, Congrats on your win L Milton Hankins September 13, 2021 at 10:17 AM Thank you a lot, Joseph. It is a compliment I treasure from you.

Kim Rodrigues September 13, 2021 at 3:35 AM Love this part: Look beyond the weeds to enjoy yonder flowers, And when we reach them caress them to our face/ A beautiful image. Congratulations, Milton! L Milton Hankins September 13, 2021 at 10:17 AM Thanks so much, Kim. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Caren Krutsinger September 12, 2021 at 12:41 PM This is what makes the journey worthwhile "Meanwhile cultivating a wealth of beautiful friends". L Milton Hankins September 12, 2021 at 5:50 PM I think so. My journey has been so much richer for the friendships I have cultivated over the years. I had a friend from Mississippi arrive this evening and he will stay with me for two or three weeks or so. We've been friends since the service in the '60s. His wife died last year and he has been depressed, so it'll be good for him to be here with me.

Jenna Logan September 12, 2021 at 6:36 AM Good morning, Milt. The journey is what we make it, usually based on attitude. Some of the stones in our path are ones thrown at us, but they won’t prevent us from our destination. I’ve been away due to things beyond my control but hope to return to the soup as soon as I’m able. L Milton Hankins September 12, 2021 at 9:23 AM Thanks for your thoughtful comment on my poem, Jenna. I, and others, are anxious for your return. We miss reading your exquisite poetry.

Shirley Hawkins September 11, 2021 at 7:47 PM JJ ust right for the contest... Good Luck...

Linda Craddick September 11, 2021 at 7:05 PM I love your interpretation of the journey. Good luck in the contest! Linda L Milton Hankins September 11, 2021 at 7:10 PM Thank you so very much, Linda. I hope it does well, but one can never tell! I appreciate your read, your visit, and your thoughtfulness.