L Milton Hankins | + Follow Poet |
Free verse | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

My Spirit Presses Upward

My spirit presses upward to you, Lord,
knowing that, all the while, you reside
in the deepest inner recesses of my present
where I can never be separated
--from everlasting to everlasting--
My heart shall sing of your peace within,
Now, I shall walk with you each day,
--and, eventually--
My soul shall reign with you in heaven,
My spirit shall roam the celestial realms
teaching the peace that passes
understanding
sharing the peace that only you give
to every living creature

SEVENTH PLACE WINNER
written July 2, 2021
for "Tat Tvam Asi" poetry contest
sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

Please Login to post a comment

Christuraj Alex Date: 8/1/2021 6:50:00 AM My soul shall reign with you in heaven, My spirit shall roam the celestial realms teaching the peace that passes understanding - Beautiful Concept. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/1/2021 1:49:00 PM Thank you so much for your beautiful thoughts, Christuraj.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 8/1/2021 2:54:00 AM Thank you for participating in the contest, Milton and congrats on your win, with this outstanding work! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/1/2021 1:50:00 PM Thank you, Unseeking Seeker, for the opportunity. I'm so glad you thought it was worthy of that placement.

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/3/2021 8:28:00 PM One word: WOW! Absolutely celestial, Milt. An ethereal entry in the contest. Best always, Gershon Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/3/2021 9:28:00 PM Thanks, gw. I rarely write spiritual poems of this nature, so it was a stretch! But, thanks for your kind comment.