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Lmilton Hankins

never cried before
especially for a man...
i stand in tears

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/3/2023 7:47:00 PM

A very fine tribute, for we shed tears for those who mattered. Sincerest regards, Brian

Jim Slaughter

Date: 1/3/2023 10:40:00 AM

I almost did, too, Harry, but I didn't know L M as long as some of you Poetry Soupers. And I am grateful for you and all the others who have written such wonderful tribute pieces to him. He will be missed by many.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/2/2023 5:18:00 PM

wow this says it all Harry, we all share your emotion !

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/2/2023 3:39:00 PM

Hello Harryhorseman, There are many of us that are shocked of Milton's death.I hope you are feeling better. Happy New Year. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/2/2023 6:22:00 AM

The truth in your words Harry is all that needed! So beautiful! I bid you a happy New Year!

Anil Deo

Date: 1/2/2023 5:47:00 AM

I join you, Sir Harry, in the Spirit of that which is best in us humans. He was a gifted writer and friend to all. You -- get well now, okay? Shalom shalom in Jesus

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/1/2023 8:27:00 PM

Harry , I hope you are improving and feeling better . Sending healing wishes to you . Your poem is deep , sad and powerful . Hugs to you . Rest in peace dear Milt . Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/1/2023 12:27:00 PM

Wow, short and very powerful. you should enter it into my uncontest. We are so fortunate to have known him on earth.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/1/2023 9:49:00 AM

Few words with much said. He will be missed. May you be blessed with peace.................

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/1/2023 5:10:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this. Meanwhile, by God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas toward a prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.

Ann Peck

Date: 12/30/2022 9:06:00 PM

Oh, Harry--I'm so sad, too. But he's with his beloved now and happy.

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/30/2022 5:49:00 AM

Is Milton gone ? Oh dear...' not what I would have Expected..' Harry; God bless his efforts here; I Wouldn't Think him perfect.' And death is part of that,, Yet i had hoped to spend More time with him.' And maybe learn more? My condolences to his Close friends and familiy.'

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/30/2022 3:18:00 AM

Great emotions for a departed friend.

Michael Tor

Date: 12/29/2022 9:46:00 PM

Harry Tears of affection for one's friend. I resonate with your emotions, it is still hard to believe. I hope and pray you are doing better my friend. It has been a sad year especially here on the Soup. Hang in there my friend, thanks for sharing this heartfelt piece. God bless you...

Robert Gorelick

Date: 12/29/2022 1:44:00 PM

I only knew him a year, but it seems like half my life. Nothing more genuine than a man's tears. With you in spirit, Robert

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/29/2022 9:17:00 AM

Beautifully crafted haiku, Harry. You conveyed a very heartfelt tribute to our friend Milt. I'm hoping you had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays. I hope that 2023 treats you well.

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/29/2022 9:06:00 AM

It's heartbreaking, I'm so glad I got to know all of you this past year. See you in the new year, Harry Horsman

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/29/2022 5:44:00 AM

Hello Harry horseman, It was a shock to me to hear of Milton's death. Was it a natural death? I was just wondering. At least he is with his wife. As for you my friend, get better soon. I hope you had a good Christmas. I wish you the best. /Darlene

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/29/2022 5:29:00 AM

Heartfelt verse tugs the heart!

Deb M

Date: 12/29/2022 2:44:00 AM

Such shock and sadness….Milton was larger than life on P.S posting most days…it will feel different with him gone. Im sorry you are feeling so sad for your dear friend Harry. You have Soupmail…..I hope you are recovering and healing well Harry. Take care….Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/28/2022 10:22:00 PM

It shows what a well loved man he was Harry, I'm still numb after hearing that sad news yesterday. Hope you're soon back to good health. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 12/28/2022 9:08:00 PM

I can feel your pain, harry. Milton and you were long associates on this site. Mysterious are the ways of fate. Take care.... ! Don't take it into your heart too deep when you are not quite well.