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My Favorite Poet of Poetry Soup

My favorite Poetry Soup poet, the most honorable L Milton Hankins
His avatar is predominately on the home page, he’s the big tamale
Obey grammar rules and suggestions or you’ll get written spankins
No matter who you are, or where you’re from, the U.S.A. or Somali 

A great mentor; informs us about syntax, if you know how to spell well
“Addicted to unnecessary words” superfluous on any subject, in all forms
“Sasquatch” to stirring “Apple Butter” renowned for his fav—the villanelle
Painting lovely scenes in the City of Lights “Christmas at Paris” he adorns
                            
Says it’s so nice to be complimented, it always makes his innards squirm
Distracted by a miserable bully, while enjoying his time here at the Soup                                                                 
I only get three stanzas, otherwise an essay I’d write like for a mid-term 
Or I’d tell you more of the poetess dishing out nasty like a nincompoop!

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I Am Anaya Date: 6/10/2023 5:34:00 PM 2ND PLACE/ Who is your best PS poet or poetess Poetry Contest/ Sponsored by: Sotto Poet Login to Reply

Jenna Logan Date: 4/4/2023 4:04:00 PM Anaya, this was a contest I'd never have entered. I came here to see his handsome face. Thanks for hanging it PS halls. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 4/4/2023 6:02:00 PM Thanks for showing up, I understand. Many would have had a hard time with choosing a poet as well. Milton himself couldn't do it! For me it was obvious, never a doubt. Your welcome

Sotto Poet Date: 1/1/2023 5:07:00 PM Anaya, congratulations on your win in my contest. Your poetry was great, and you made the right choice. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 1/8/2023 8:19:00 AM Thank you, Sotto Poet. He was my mentor, and much more. I enjoyed your contest and look forward to many more! ~Anaya I Am Anaya Date: 1/2/2023 6:11:00 PM On the My Favorite Poetry Contest...... MILTON: Lassad, I know your heart is in the right place, and I understand that you are giving us an opportunity to reward our favorite poets. But, I simply cannot do it. I can think of fifty or more whom I would want to honor. If I mentioned three, I'd be selecting them over forty or fifty others who have equally thrilled my heart. I wish you success in your endeavor.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/30/2022 11:01:00 PM This is so beautifully done! Where did you get that fantastic photo? Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/31/2022 8:31:00 AM Hi Caren, on his website, google his name! I bought his book on Goodreads and left a review too! It was summer, when he posted a blog about his book published.

Michael Tor Date: 12/29/2022 8:31:00 PM Lovely words describing Milton Anaya I am sure you made his day for writing such nice words. God rest his soul... Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/30/2022 6:16:00 PM Thank you, Michael. He was blushing like a bride as you can see below;)

Beata Agustin Date: 12/29/2022 4:53:00 PM Thanks for sharing this... and for posting Sir Hankin's photo with his jubilant smile as well. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas and prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/29/2022 5:02:00 PM Thank you, like Peter, you are the rock of the Church of Christ, when there is sorrow swept over us by a wave of darkness, you are the light that comes in and shines all over, in other words, it's so nice to see you dear Beata! Happy Holidays to you and yours. ~Anaya

Heidi Sands Date: 12/29/2022 4:30:00 AM Thank you Anaya. I am sad with our loss. I think I know who the poetess is who speak of. Especially when one refused to read my poetry anymore because I was kind to him!!!! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/29/2022 8:00:00 AM There are plenty of warm and kind poets, you don't need someone like her, Heidi. I'm sorry for our loss. I had one-year and learned so much from Milt and his wonderful poems and daily thoughts posted. Thank you, for the visit!

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/29/2022 12:20:00 AM I nearly missed this one Anaya. Typical of Milton not wanting any fuss, shows what an amazing character he had. Still can't believe he's gone from us. Tom Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/29/2022 7:54:00 AM I'm glad you finally made it, Tom he would have said something like Milton would have said, humbled and kind. Me either, Tom.

L Milton Hankins Date: 12/8/2022 7:23:00 PM Oh dear! Oh my! First of all, that pic is twenty or thirty years old! Second, I am not deserving of this adulation from anyone! So, saying nothing further, let me just thank you, Anaya, and I will try my hardest to live up to your thoughts and opinions about me. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/9/2022 1:17:00 PM Thank you, Anaya! I Am Anaya Date: 12/9/2022 8:16:00 AM Ha, that's okay, so are most pics here! I'm glad you're fine with my opinion's Milt, I stand by it. I try to be humorous. lol. Have a nice day!

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/8/2022 3:37:00 PM Milton will be very pleased with this , I think, Anaya, although I honestly can't identify a 'nincompoop' on the Soup (unless it's me). ~ From Ninja to Nincom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/8/2022 7:24:00 PM Be assured, gw, you are not THE nincompoop! I Am Anaya Date: 12/8/2022 3:46:00 PM Ha, I'm not quite sure who the nincompoop is either, G W, I was quoting him! I don't think it's you, but you see how these things can get started. Thanks, Gershon! Happy Hanika! :)

Robert Gorelick Date: 12/8/2022 3:27:00 PM His innards squirm for compliments here's mine, he's truly our anchor, Rock Of Gibraltar and Statue of Liberty combined! Good choice, Anaya Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/8/2022 7:25:00 PM Oh my, Robert. Truth is my "innards squirm" when I READ such fine things written about me, knowing I hardly measure up to them. Thanks, Robert. I Am Anaya Date: 12/8/2022 3:47:00 PM Such a great tribute to Milt, Robert! Thank you!

Ilene Bauer Date: 12/8/2022 1:17:00 PM i think milton will be very touched to read this, anaya! it's a fine tribute and it's also nice to see another picture of him as well... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/8/2022 7:27:00 PM Thank you so much, Ilene. Hmmm...well, you need to know that my hair is white as snow now. And, I have a few more wrinkles under my chin, and a few more pounds around my waist, too. You all are simply too kind! I Am Anaya Date: 12/8/2022 1:59:00 PM It's a great picture Ilene, on goodreads-his book "Ashes In the Snow" where he submitted the photo. All in fun!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/8/2022 11:48:00 AM - A lovely tribute to your favorite poet, Anaya - Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/8/2022 12:19:00 PM Sunshine, there are so many insanely awesome poets here, you are one of them. Milton is true to his noble, well-grounded self and stays the course. A dependable pillar of reason.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/8/2022 11:23:00 AM Hello I Am Anaaya, This is a lovelytribute to Milton. He will be pleased with this tribute. Hugs, / Darlene Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/8/2022 11:44:00 AM Yes! A slight roasting is always fun, Darlene, thank you for your visit! ~Anaya Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/8/2022 11:34:00 AM Hello I Am Anaya, I sensed you enjoyed creating this poem. Hugs. /Darlene I Am Anaya Date: 12/8/2022 11:30:00 AM Hello Darlene, it's a "fun" write up of my favorite poet here! :D Hugs ...All in good fun