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Just Stating the Obvious Poetry Contest

With the cares of every day 
You are so weary 
It is time to pray 

As you pass along life’s way 
Your fondest hopes fade 
It is time to pray 

By the things some people say 
You are so betrayed
It is time to pray 

You know your life’s gone astray 
Something isn’t right 
It is time to pray 

When things in your life seem gray 
The sunshine vanished 
It is time to pray 

When your nerves begin to fray 
You want to lash out 
It is time to pray 

If you are about to sway 
Away from your truth 
It is time to pray 

You are tempted to betray 
Those who love you most 
It is time to pray

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written April 15, 2021
for "Just Stating the Obvious Poetry Contest"
sponsored by Brother Jacob

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Kim Merryman

Date: 5/20/2021 3:52:00 PM

This is really good, Milton! Something I need to do more of. Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2021 5:49:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Kim. I appreciate your read and your comment.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/19/2021 10:28:00 PM

Great write, Milton! Now, only if we all also pray, when with joy, heart sways ~ when rainbow, dispels skies grey ... congrats on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2021 9:24:00 AM

Amen, Unseeking Seeker!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/18/2021 11:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brother Jacob's contest, Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 12:15:00 PM

Thanks, Eve. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/18/2021 11:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Milton, you deserve it with this incredible entry; blessings and best regards

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 11:29:00 AM

Thanks so much, Lasaad. You are too kind....

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/18/2021 9:47:00 AM

Words so true, that last stanza reminds me of a time many moons ago I was betrayed by someone who supposedly loved me so. Congratulations on a worthy win… Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 11:29:00 AM

Thank you, Belle. I appreciated your sharing.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/16/2021 10:03:00 AM

WoW! L. Milton, You've penned a good entry for the contest. Each stanza is a stand-alone line; however, the repeated line of “ It's time to pray, made your written piece more impactful.This is a good contender for the contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend. PS, your write inspired me to give it a try:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/16/2021 10:30:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis. I hope you will do so, and I wish you every success in your endeavor. Your kind and thoughtful comment was much appreciated.

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 4/16/2021 8:53:00 AM

A truely soul cleansing piece and i thouroughly agree with the sentiments! Nice work and God bless!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/16/2021 9:40:00 AM

Thank you, Kyle. I appreciated your read and the heartfelt comment.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/16/2021 5:10:00 AM

Dear Milton, it is most definitely a time to pray. I time to ask God to fill us with His great strength and courage. We fail miserably as humans. Still, he never leaves our side in times of trouble . Winning wishes, winning wishes :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/16/2021 8:01:00 AM

Thanks, Mystic Rose Rose. I really appreciated your read and your thoughtful comment.

Jenna Logan

Date: 4/16/2021 4:23:00 AM

and, When negativity is not held at bay...Humble yourself on your knees...It is time to pray. I love each of your stanzas, Milton. I didn't notice any entries for this contest, so if you've forgotten to enter, it's time you do!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/16/2021 8:01:00 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, Jenna. I thought I had entered. I'll check it out. Thanks so much for your kind remarks.