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On Latent Talents

Loss of creative skills implied a soul has died, leaving bereft those who are left. Latent talents youth unexplored may be restored in later years, no undue fears Lest a waiting world be refused future recused nothing gainful, loss is painful. THIRD PLACE WINNER written July 17, 2021 submitted to "12 Lines in Rhyme" Poetry Contest sponsored by Joseph May

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/27/2021 10:19:00 AM

Congrats and high fives for your win Milt! So many think that if they don't follow their gifts in their youth those gifts are lost to them forever! I love to see people start to play the piano, take up a new hobby, write or do something they always wanted to do outside of their "youthful" years kicking aside that sense of loss - filling their lives with new found joy. Well spoken!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/27/2021 11:31:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sam, and what you say is so true. Thanks for your thought-provoking comment on my poem.

Joseph May

Date: 7/26/2021 12:40:00 PM

Congrats on your win Milton, Nicely penned..

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2021 12:46:00 PM

Thanks so much, Joseph. I really enjoyed writing for your contest.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/26/2021 10:31:00 AM

Hi L. Milton, Congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2021 11:53:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis, looks like I slipped in under the wire! LOL

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/26/2021 10:21:00 AM

Nothing gainful, loss is painful - Beautiful write. Congratulations on your win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/26/2021 11:53:00 AM

Thanks so much, Christuraj.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/18/2021 5:33:00 PM

Well done. "Loss of creative skills implied a soul has died" - I had never thought of this, but it makes incredible sense.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/18/2021 5:42:00 PM

Hmmm...well every now and then I come up with something that "makes incredible sense." I guess that was it for this year?

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/17/2021 11:24:00 AM

Very good verse, Milton, insightful and with an impactful message. Have a great day and weekend, my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/17/2021 11:44:00 AM

Thanks, Lasaad. I enjoyed writing it. Thanks for your thoughtful and kind comment. You have a great weekend, too, my friend.