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Ode To Deborah

Her hair would fan out in the wind
She would laugh, running her fingers through it
Her eyes would sparkle seeing a friend
With all my buddies, she was a big hit.

But it was her heart that captured me
She was sweet and good, tried and true
Principled, she valued the finer things in life
She said, “I’ll gladly share my life with you!”

For thirty-five years she was my soulmate
Never being selfish, uncaring, or unkind
From our first exciting adventure together
She always had our well-being in mind.

She was special in the best kinds of ways
Our lives moved along smoothly together,
She worked hard to make our marriage great
I’ll love my Deborah for ever and ever.

Written April 2, 2022
[Read on BlogTalkRadio/Late Night Poets
by the poet on April 18, 2022]

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Terry Miller Date: 4/3/2022 2:19:00 AM A wonderful tribute to your wife Milton. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/3/2022 9:06:00 AM Thanks so much, Terry.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/2/2022 11:50:00 PM Your Deborah was amazing and wonderful and this is a glorious tribute. A FAVE! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/3/2022 9:20:00 AM Thank you, Caren. Now do you see why I liked the way you painted her????

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/2/2022 7:40:00 PM This is sweeter than the sweetest honey, Milt. I can only imagine how difficult life has been without Deborah. Hang in there, Gershon Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/2/2022 8:23:00 PM Well, very slowly, I am getting used to being alone, and at my age, I'm feel certain I can adapt. I'm been through a lot in my life. Guess you'd say I'm a survivor.

Ilene Bauer Date: 4/2/2022 12:31:00 PM a very beautiful and touching tribute to your wife, milton... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/2/2022 12:32:00 PM Thank you so much, Ilene. It wasn't that difficult to write, I can tell you.

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/2/2022 12:23:00 PM A beautiful heartfelt tribute to your dear wife Milton. She is still with you in your heart and the beautiful memories that you have of her. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/2/2022 12:31:00 PM Oh, yes, Tom, I certainly believe that. Many times I feel her presence.

Jenna Logan Date: 4/2/2022 11:14:00 AM A love story in its own right. An Ode to thirty-five years of life with your Deborah gives us a tiny glimpse into your life. Thank you. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 4/2/2022 11:27:00 AM I understand your emotions, perfectly, Milt. There's an emptiness in the heart that only love can fill. L Milton Hankins Date: 4/2/2022 11:23:00 AM Yes, I suppose it does, Jenna. It also helps to explain a deep sadness and a longing for a new future in my heart that comes through in some of my poems. Most of my present is wonderful, but, obviously something wonderful and grand that I experienced twice is missing.