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Joy, Hope, and Kindness

Some celebrate these three: Faith, hope, and charity, But I’m inclined to confess: Joy, hope, and kindness -- Joy, a reward for faithfulness, Hope brings future clarity Kindness is the grand prix! FIRST PLACE WINNER Written February 6, 2022 Especially for “Joy, Hope, and Kindness” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Angela Tune

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/9/2022 4:52:00 PM

Great entry for this contest, should do well. Basically, WOW! I really liked this one, a FAV. Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/9/2022 5:17:00 PM

Aw, thanks a lot, my friend. I can truly say that I was having a lot of trouble coming up with something for this contest, and this just came to me almost in a flash. I was, of course, thinking of the love chapter in I Corinthians.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/7/2022 11:09:00 AM

"Kindness is the Grand Prix" - I would like to see this on every billboard in America.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/7/2022 12:11:00 PM

Well, that's way too much money for me! I might afford a couple of newspaper ads.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/7/2022 8:51:00 AM

You captured all three well in your verse Milton, Good luck in the contest. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/7/2022 9:00:00 AM

Thank you, Tom. I gave it the ol' college try!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/6/2022 8:07:00 PM

I really like your twist on Faith, Hope, and Charity, Milt. Neatly done. Kudos, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/6/2022 8:49:00 PM

Thanks, gw. It just seemed to come out that way!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2022 9:50:00 AM

this is REALLY nice, Milt. Love how you tackled this one.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/6/2022 10:03:00 AM

Aw, thanks, Andrea. I thought about it for a long time and finally this came to me. Nothing complicated. I hope it works!