L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

My Happy Heart Sings

‘Tis not for me to judge the performances of my life
Or grade my talents, or, speak of some bold endeavors,
Folks who watched me do what I felt needed to be done
May, perhaps, speak of things I could never measure,
There were, to be sure, grand achievements I thought
Worthy of note, a child guided along the way in school,
Occasional opportunities to support the worthy cause
From pulpit emphasizing adherence to the Golden Rule,
From time to time I wrote something worth mentioning
Played instruments, lead choruses, music performance,
Growing a choir of Singin' Seniors was an accomplishment
Trying to make a difference, sometimes a consequence,
I’m personally proudest of always standing up for a right,
For believing in, and standing up for, fair-play in all things
When I think about those small victories for civility won
A medal for social justice, then my happy heart truly sings. 

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written May 21, 2022
For “My Greatest Performance of My Life” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by JCB Brul

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Unseeking Seeker July 15, 2022 at 1:45 AM Brilliant! Hope you are recovering well from your eye surgery, Milt. Congrats on your win!

Paula Goldsmith July 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. A happy heart always sings a song. Have a great/blessed day................. L Milton Hankins July 13, 2022 at 3:47 PM Thanks so much, Paula. I had cataract surgery this morning, and I have been sleeping pretty much all day. I hope you did well if you entered the contest. I'll have to check it all out when I get my head together.

Caren Krutsinger May 23, 2022 at 1:22 PM This is called integrity and it is all important Hank "I’m personally proudest of always standing up for a right, For believing in, and standing up for, fair-play in all things" Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2022 at 10:23 AM Hello Milton, no Milton Not had integrity. You have integrity. Enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins May 23, 2022 at 4:22 PM Well, I hope, when all else goes by the wayside, folks might say, "He had integrity!"

Paulette Calasibetta May 22, 2022 at 8:17 AM Milton, it seems you have shared an enriched life~a Performance Well Done! Good luck in the contest! :)Paulette L Milton Hankins May 22, 2022 at 9:42 AM Thanks so much, Paulette. Yes, indeed, I have lived a rich and rewarding life. I appreciate your thoughts.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 22, 2022 at 8:01 AM Hello Milton, you have lived a busy life. Doing things you enjoyed to do. I do not have a singing voice. Yet i like to sing. When I listen to my music Gordon Lightfoot I sing along. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 23, 2022 at 11:09 AM Hello Milton, you are welcome.It is good to keep busy. Enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins May 22, 2022 at 9:42 AM Thanks, Darlene. Yes, I have tried to stay busy, occupied, and involved.

Bill Baker May 21, 2022 at 11:33 PM Lovely poem, Milt. I sang in a Seniors Choir for about 3 years recently. Very enjoyable. I sang in choirs at churches and while in Jr. High and High school. Love to sing, just to myself these days. lol You've shared with others and helped others throughout your life. Let your heart happily sing my friend. Bill L Milton Hankins May 22, 2022 at 9:43 AM Thanks so much, Bill. As I mentioned to Darlene, I have tried to stay busy, occupied, and involved. My life has been exceptionally satisfying...more than I could ever have asked for.