L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Magic Words of Peace

If I could conjure up a magical spell
It would cause the world’s wars to cease
The exact phrases I’d utter I cannot tell
But they would be magic words of peace.

Simple as that, I would utter the refrain
Casting it to the four corners of the earth,
Repeating it over and over and over again
With all the fervor I’ve known from birth.

I’d ask magical powers, those of sound mind
To unite with me in this marvelous pursuit,
Relieving all the sufferings of whatever kind
Never would there ever be war – absolute!

No child in the world would ever be a refugee
Or hurt, or suffer the horrors of aerial assault,
So, I…I will cry out my magic spell immediately
Let no one who is innocent be held at fault.

FIFTH PLACE WINNER
written March 10, 2022
for "Magic Spell" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Robert James Liguori

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Robert James Liguori March 17, 2022 at 10:46 AM I'd like to order one of your spells pleace. :) Nice work. Congrats on placement. L Milton Hankins March 17, 2022 at 11:53 AM Thank you so very much, Robert. It was a pleasure to write for your contest, and I appreciate so much your recognition and placement. I hope you are having a marvelous week!

Natasha L Scragg March 17, 2022 at 8:22 AM Very lovely Milt. Any feeling person just wants peace for all. Peace from trials, ill health, wars etc. You've summarised life's big issues in your poem ..."Relieving all the sufferings of whatever kind" ... Congrats on your placement. Really enjoyed reading your take on the contest theme :-D L Milton Hankins March 17, 2022 at 8:30 AM Thank you so much, Natasha, for your warm and thoughtful comments on my poem.

Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 5:00 AM "magic words of peace" - should be true magical spell. Beautifully written. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins March 17, 2022 at 8:32 AM Thanks, Chris. I appreciate your comment.

Unseeking Seeker March 17, 2022 at 12:10 AM Much needed magic spell, congrats on your win with this heartfelt emote, Milt L Milton Hankins March 17, 2022 at 8:32 AM Thanks, Unseeking Seeker.

Shirley Hawkins March 11, 2022 at 4:29 PM Peace is a magic word, I enjoyed reading this thank you, Milt. L Milton Hankins March 11, 2022 at 6:58 PM Thank you so much, Shirley. Your compliments really make me feel worthy.

Bill Baker March 11, 2022 at 8:33 AM Good advice to mankind, Milt. You have a loving heart. It shows through your poetry. Bill L Milton Hankins March 11, 2022 at 9:25 AM Aw, thanks, Bill. I think I sense that in you, too.

Joanna Daniel March 11, 2022 at 1:36 AM Great spell to possess, Milt, I guess it's a distant dream:) but thank God, He gives us His peace to reign within our hearts:) L Milton Hankins March 11, 2022 at 9:25 AM Thank you for your warm thoughts, Jo. It's always good to hear from you.

Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 1:24 AM Most of the civilised world would agree with you Milton. Tom L Milton Hankins March 11, 2022 at 9:33 AM I certainly would hope so. So, why can't we make it work, Tom? I just can't figure it out.