Milton

. "ice crystals on grass glistening like pure gemstones dawn winking at morning"... An excerpt from "Ice Crystals on grass" by L. Milton Hankins A poem composed of three haikus. I chose this haiku to show that Milton could write such beauty when he chose. Milton was so kind to me; I will miss him. generous poet shared feelings straight from the heart softly closed the door

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/16/2023 9:07:00 AM

Ann, a very heartwarming tribute to Milton. He left us with the goodness and grace of his powerful words….but there seems to be a darkness since he “softly closed the door”.

Ann Peck
Date: 4/20/2023 9:47:00 AM

Maybe he had an illness he didn't want people to know about and, perhaps, pity him. I don't know that to be true, but it sounds like Milton.

Joseph May

Date: 1/18/2023 8:55:00 AM

Ann, a very nice tribute to Milt

Varslan Rysha

Date: 1/17/2023 5:56:00 AM

xoxo!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/16/2023 9:38:00 PM

Beautiful haiku. Great tribute. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/16/2023 1:41:00 PM

Back with "Congratulations" on your win. Have a blessed day/week..............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/16/2023 1:17:00 PM

i love what you chose and thank you for paying tribute in my contest.

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/14/2023 11:23:00 AM

beautiful ~

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/10/2023 12:17:00 PM

Up up and awway..' For this tribute to Milton Ann, very Good thoughts from you what better legacy Could a person wish for.?

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/9/2023 9:05:00 AM

A wonderful write. Have a blessed day..............

Charles Messina

Date: 1/6/2023 5:05:00 PM

Beautiful contribution from Milt's haiku...so touched that it was also written in my contest. Thanks also, Ann... for stopping by and commenting on my latest poem. Happy New Year to you and yours. Hugs Charlie :)