L Milton Hankins Poet Couplet

Joy When E'Er I See

How great is my joy when e’er I see
There by her grave in the cemetery
The bloom upon the red, red rose,
At the place of her earthly repose.
Telling me her spirit lives, and well,
Where someday I, too, shall dwell
Lying beside her here in paradise,
Bringing such joy I cannot surmise
Joy filling my heart; flooding my eyes
Bodies decay, but our soul never dies
How great is my joy when e’er I see
There by her grave in the cemetery
The bloom upon the red, red rose,
At the place of her earthly repose. 

FIFTH PLACE WINNER
July 22, 2022
[Originally written as a Pantoum; edited
to a couplet form]
submitted to “Joy Poetry Contest”
sponsored by Regina McIntosh

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Paula Goldsmith August 12, 2022 at 1:39 PM Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. Love our line, "Bodies decay, but our soul never dies." So very true. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win.............. L Milton Hankins August 12, 2022 at 1:40 PM Thank you so much, Paula. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. I hope you have a fine weekend yourself.

Regina Mcintosh August 11, 2022 at 7:25 AM Wonderful writing. Congrats and God bless you. Love, Gina L Milton Hankins August 11, 2022 at 7:51 AM Thank you, Gina. I enjoyed writing for the contest.

Jenna Logan August 11, 2022 at 1:54 AM Sadness is overwhelmingly portrayed in your lines, Milt. Worthy of more than fifth place. ;( L Milton Hankins August 11, 2022 at 7:51 AM Thank you, Jenna, for your affirming comment.

Christuraj Alex August 11, 2022 at 1:05 AM "Bodies decay, but our soul never dies" - classical thought resuscitated. Beautiful work. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins August 11, 2022 at 7:52 AM Truth needs to be reiterated over and over again, lest we believe falsehood's inundations. Thanks, Chris.

Unseeking Seeker July 23, 2022 at 4:17 AM Love eternal, truly L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:04 AM Thank you so much for your thoughts, Unseeking Seeker.

Caren Krutsinger July 22, 2022 at 9:19 PM "Bodies decay, but our soul never dies" - we must realize that this is the part many people somehow miss, and it is the all important part! L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:04 AM Yes, it is, Caren. Thanks.

Michael Tor July 22, 2022 at 4:37 PM Another heartfelt piece wonderfully written Milton. We wish someday to join those that we love, who have left before us... L Milton Hankins July 22, 2022 at 5:04 PM That is so true, Michael. After thirty-five years of happily married life, it's very difficult to be alone.

Paulette Calasibetta July 22, 2022 at 4:16 PM The beautiful lines of your couplet reflect your greatest joy~the love of your life who lives deep within your heart. I especially love your opening and ending lines “the bloom upon the red, red rose, at the place of her earthly repose. Good luck in the contest…..looks like a winner to me. :)Paulette L Milton Hankins July 22, 2022 at 5:06 PM Thank you so very much, Paulette. Well, I suppose I'll have to wait and see what the sponsor thinks.