L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Just Thinking

Ever sit and ask yourself “Who am I?” 
     in the grand scheme of things? 
     was I always meant to be-- 
     the product of generations 
     of people I will never know? 

Ever sit and ask yourself “Am I alone” 
     is it all a figment of my imagination 
     and I, too, shall someday pass away? 

Ever sit and ask yourself “Why am I here?” 
     in this place, at this time, 
     is there something I should be doing? 
     some place I really need to go? 

Why do we love this life so much 
     and are so afraid of dying? 
What do we see at the end of the road 
     for this transient lifetime of trying?

written March 8, 2021

THIRD PLACE WINNER
Entered "Who Am I" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Unseeking Seeker
January 14, 2022

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Ann Peck January 19, 2022 at 9:23 AM ...and are so afraid of dying? I think most of us fear suffering more than dying--even those who believe this is all there is. Your poem poses questions we ask but are never answered. Nice poem, Milton. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins January 19, 2022 at 9:44 AM Thank you so much, Ann, for your thoughtful and insightful comments on my poem.

Unseeking Seeker January 14, 2022 at 7:18 PM A great line of spiritual inquiry begins, Milt! Congrats on your win! L Milton Hankins January 19, 2022 at 9:45 AM Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. Your contest was a pleasure. I enjoyed it.

Gershon Wolf March 8, 2021 at 5:19 PM Why do we love this life so much, and are so afraid of dying? Now that's the million-dollar question, methinks. I think that the answer is that we are so materialistic AND so faithless that we think that this world is the end of the journey. ~ Just sayin,' gw L Milton Hankins March 8, 2021 at 8:46 PM Who knows??? Well, I certainly do appreciate your comments, Gershon. You always inspire me with your work, too.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2021 at 1:05 PM - Questions and thoughts I share with you, Milton - Difficult to find the answers - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L Milton Hankins March 8, 2021 at 1:41 PM Thanks, Anne-Lise. I try not to let them drive me crazy! lol. Thanks for reading it.