L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Meaning of Life

I have been thinking about the meaning of life
There was life here long before I came to be
And there will be life continuing long after me.
It seems I have a rather small window of impact
Not much point in begrudging what I lacked …
One thing’s certain…that is an undeniable fact!

My time here on earth has been rather ethereal
When I consider time in its grander dimension
I mustn’t think when I’m gone, all is in suspension.
No, life will move steadily along with a divine plan
I have been but a very small piece of eternal man,
Here for a brief period of time, doing the best I can.

Many came before and paved for me the way,
Showing me the best paths to choose for success
I’ve stumbled, fallen, and sometimes made a mess.
And, as advised, I picked myself up and carried on
I think friends will remember that when I’m gone,
But, frankly, I’ll be most happy to pass on the baton.

Written December 6, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger December 8, 2021 at 8:36 AM I always say when teachers come in here sick to spread it around - they could replace all of us in a week. It might not be us, but it would be a replacement. "And there will be life continuing long after me." - for sure! L Milton Hankins December 8, 2021 at 11:49 AM Yep, so true. I think we sometimes lose sight of this, however, and think we are the be-all and end-all, but we simply aren't!

Rico Leffanta December 7, 2021 at 11:16 AM It would be nice if everyone could say they left life on this planet better than they found it, but I find that increasingly difficult to discover . . . . .Enjoyed, Milton! L Milton Hankins December 7, 2021 at 12:19 PM You know, Rico, that's more and more difficult to do, especially when life is more of a struggle than it used to be, or at least I think so. Simpler times meant less stress, don't you think?

Anselmo Boles December 6, 2021 at 8:03 PM I really appreciate how you distinctly express all these passionate lines Milt. Maturity perceives the passageway to wisdom, If I may say...ab L Milton Hankins December 7, 2021 at 4:49 AM Thanks, Anselmo. I appreciate your thoughts.

Sotto Poet December 6, 2021 at 3:36 PM I enjoyed the fact your poem conveyed your emotions, Milton. You have written a beautiful poem. Ironically, the older we become, the more we find ourselves making this point. L Milton Hankins December 6, 2021 at 3:39 PM Oh, that is definitely true, Lasaad. The years always give us a different perspective!

Shirley Hawkins December 6, 2021 at 2:54 PM The older we get, the more we ask this question. I liked the way your rhyme expressed your feelings on this. Thank you, Milt. L Milton Hankins December 6, 2021 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Shirley. I appreciate your thoughtful comment on this poem.