Mister L Milton Hankins - In Appreciation

Some call him Milt
  Others, Hank
Whichever way
  He's in the first rank

The tippy-top of the top tier
  of the poets 'in our soup'
He's been a very welcome
  and wonderful addition to our group

He writes in all kind of styles
  poems serious, and those that bring smiles
And I think he's been doing this since about '63
  which is a whole hullabaloo longer than (most of) you and me  

So, here's to a polished, prolific poet
  whose pen is never 'out of gas'
Mr. L. Milton Hankins ~
  Renaissance Man, first-class
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 5:31 AM
He is class, and a Renaissance Man! Well done!
Wolf Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 9:19 PM
For sure, just as you've written, Caren. Thanks, gw
Laurie Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 5:48 PM
Hello Gershon … cannot disagree. Milton sure has brought plenty to the soup - thanks Gershon - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 9:19 PM
He's brought 'good and plenty!' Thanks, Lindsay
Logan Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 2:05 AM
He is a first class gentleman. How nice of you to pay him tribute.
Wolf Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 9:13 PM
Thank you for joining in the tribute, Jenna. Much appreciated, Gershon
Hankins Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 2:42 PM
Ah, G.W., I don't know what to say. So unexpected, so unmerited I think. May I simply say, "Thank You!" so much for being too kind and generous with your thoughts and praise. My best to you!!!!
Wolf Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 6:12 PM
You deserve every word of this, Milt -- and then some. Faith and Strength, Gershon
Cunningham Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 12:39 AM
A wonderful tribute to Milton from another gentleman poet. Tom
Wolf Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 6:12 PM
Thank you for kind words and your support, Tom -- you have just made a trio of gentlemen, methinks. Cheers, gw
Ball Avatar
June 2, 2021 at 9:57 PM
What a wonderful tribute to a fine poet. Love this and I agree whole heartedly. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 6:04 PM
Thanks for the support, Judy. I'm sure Milt appreciates it. Best always, gw
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