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My Life

I chose my life's path
a long treacherous journey
reward promising

written December 5, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

December 8, 2021 at 8:37 AM

Loved the last line.

L Milton Hankins

December 8, 2021 at 11:47 AM

Yep, I believe it will be. We certainly have to wait to see, don't we?

Anil Deo

December 6, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Amen, glad you enjoyed choices responsibly, without blaming others. I can detect no bitterness, which is a miracle in any life (lived with gratitude). Peace, anil

L Milton Hankins

December 6, 2021 at 1:03 PM

No bitterness here, dear Anil. I have made my choices, steered my directions, and have had a joyful, fulfilling life. Don't think I'd do it over! (chuckling) I made my mistakes, but I take full responsibility for them, as should we all!

Delice Arleen Skelly

December 6, 2021 at 7:50 AM

Life can be a long winding path with many obstacles... Delice

L Milton Hankins

December 6, 2021 at 8:35 AM

So true, Delice, and it seems our lot to circumnavigate all the bumps along the way. But, most of us steer our way to success, right?

Victor Buhagiar

December 6, 2021 at 1:42 AM

You deserve it. Victor

L Milton Hankins

December 6, 2021 at 8:35 AM

Thank you for your comment, Victor.

Sally Eslinger

December 5, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Hi, Milton! Well, my life has been blessed since birth and, thankfully, I was also born an optimist. With difficult, chronic illness since age 8, I didn’t see myself as Special and excelled at many pursuits. Now as a Senior my body tries to torture, yes, but I hold Christ’s promises and I am busy, live BEYOND the pain, Love truly, in a comfortable home,but not a path I once would have chosen, not bedridden…

L Milton Hankins

December 5, 2021 at 9:42 PM

I can relate, Sally. Thanks for your comment and your sharing.

David Mchattie

December 5, 2021 at 5:36 PM

Very little is gained by taking the easy path. A thoughtful piece indeed. Have a great day my friend.

L Milton Hankins

December 5, 2021 at 5:54 PM

I truly believe this is true, David. The more difficult paths help us to be stronger, more decisive, and determined travelers along life's way.

Paulette Calasibetta

December 5, 2021 at 3:29 PM

Without struggle there is no satisfying gain. Your Senryu a big message in a little package. Love it. Blessings, Paulette

L Milton Hankins

December 5, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Thanks, Paulette. Best to keep a positive outlook, right?

David Kavanagh

December 5, 2021 at 2:10 PM

And to a certain degree Milton we have democracy to thank, imagine trying to choose our own path in a communist country, not so promising, nice senryu, cheers David

L Milton Hankins

December 5, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Thanks, David. So true, my friend. We have much to be thankful for considering our country of birth.