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My Conscience

My conscience, the voice of disappointment, When I have severed a meaningful bond-- An unwelcomed inner acknowledgment For choices made, of which I am not fond; Times I wish I could have a magic wand To make my improper choice go away, Times I kept my inner values at bay. I must always hear that small voice inside Every waking moment of every day, And let my conscience be my trusted guide. NINTH PLACE WINNER written May 31, 2021 for "Voice of Conscience" poetry contest sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/8/2021 2:39:00 PM

Hi Milt! Love the dizain form for your poem. There is an either or voice for each set of couplets - like the process of conscience weighing a decision. Congratulations on your win. Well done. Blessings to you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 4:01:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam, for your insightful, thoughtful comment. I really appreciated it.

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/6/2021 5:19:00 PM

Hi L. Milton, I'm just coming to say congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:22:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/4/2021 7:01:00 PM

Thank you, Milton, for sharing these inspirational words with us all. Life is a breeze, if we heed the voice of our conscience. Congrats on your win and look forward to your participation in the next contest, MINDFULNESS.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:22:00 AM

Thank you, Unseeking Seeker. I enjoyed writing for your contest. Especially enjoyed reading the winner!

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/3/2021 8:13:00 AM

Milton, there's nothing wrong with placing any preposition at the end of a sentence! It's a dumb rule pontificated by the 17th century English poet John Dryden. Google "Wonderopolis." / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 8:20:00 AM

Thanks, Maurice. It was just the way I was brought up! My English teachers frowned on it, would not allow it in writing papers.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2021 3:17:00 AM

You have described the conscience well. "For choices made, of which I am not fond;"

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2021 8:39:00 AM

Well, at least I got the preposition in the right place, which is not always easy to do in poetry.....

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/31/2021 2:45:00 PM

WoW! L. Milton, What a good entry for the contest theme. Your last three lines sum up your message very well. I agree one must let their conscience be their trusted guide. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/31/2021 5:17:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis, for your warm and thoughtful comment. I hope it will do well.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 5/31/2021 1:07:00 PM

L Milton, This Dizain in self reproach, and deep reflection has quite the conscience. A well conceived message from one who would find value in better choices. That inner voice serves you well. Such a fine one, this write. -Richard

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/31/2021 1:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, Richard. I appreciate your insightful and thoughtful comment more than you can know.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/31/2021 12:43:00 PM

A profound analysis of the inner war raging between right and wrong! Inspiring and informative writing, my dearest friend, L MILTON. May the inner voice be heard by all! Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/31/2021 1:10:00 PM

Your thoughts are so special and inspiring to me, Demetrios. Thank you.