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Next To God

Here I lie beneath the sod, But, in truth, I’m next to God, In fact, I got a front row seat Up here where I will feel no heat! written December 14, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/16/2021 6:27:00 AM

This is hilarious!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/16/2021 8:59:00 AM

Well, that's what I plan, anyway. Although, another thought would be being bathed in the warmth of God's love. There you go, Caren, a poem idea for you. I rarely do religious poetry.

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/15/2021 5:02:00 AM

I can see that carved intone Milton! Mortal humor at its finest! Happy Wednesday!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/15/2021 8:33:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughts, Mike. I appreciate it.

Bill Baker

Date: 12/14/2021 4:47:00 PM

Sounds great to me Milt. Your friend, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 6:11:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. I really don't think I'll have a stone, but this little verse came to me, and I thought it would be a great epitaph.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2021 3:39:00 PM

Very "cool" to not feel that heat. I grew up in a religion that believed in "middle kingdoms" I guess I still can't shake it, thinking I will just be somewhere in the middle!! Love this cute little poem

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 6:16:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. I think you'll find your way to a special seat, and I feel absolutely certain you won't be experiencing any heat...hmmm, unless you come back in the tropics somewhere! Enjoyed your thoughts.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 12/14/2021 1:23:00 PM

Peace, Perfect peace...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 1:31:00 PM

There you go! Shirley. I couldn't agree more.