L Milton Hankins Poet Dizain

One of My Finest Hours

One of the finest hours I can recall
Came at a momentous time in my life,
When I stood before the altar, so tall,
Took Deborah Anne Going for my wife
Because, before, my life was full of strife
I was floundering along, life quite dull
In my early forties, a dismal lull,
I wondered what life for me portended.
Everyone of my friends’ lives seemed so full
Deb came along, my life became splendid.

written June 23, 2021
[Thinking about my wonderful wife, Deborah,
who passed away on November 22, 2018.]

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Alexis Y. June 24, 2021 at 5:33 AM Hi L. Milton, You have penned such a lovely and heartfelt tribute to your dear wife:-) Alexis L Milton Hankins June 24, 2021 at 8:24 AM Thank you, Alexis. I appreciate your thoughts.

Robert L. Hinshaw June 23, 2021 at 5:01 PM A heart-warming tribute, Milt. Alas, I lost my wife, Vera in July 2018, after nearly 66 years of bliss. She will be my wife thru all eternity! Bob L Milton Hankins June 23, 2021 at 7:14 PM I understand completely, Robert. We do miss them terribly, and sometimes we can't understand why they had to go.

Tom Cunningham June 23, 2021 at 2:42 PM A beautiful tribute to your wife Milton, She lives on in your heart and the happy memories you made together. Tom L Milton Hankins June 23, 2021 at 4:29 PM Thank you so much, Tom. Yes, she was, and still is, very precious to me. Thanks for your kind comment.

Ilene Bauer June 23, 2021 at 12:22 PM a touching tribute to your late wife, milton... L Milton Hankins June 23, 2021 at 12:25 PM Thanks so much, Ilene. In November it will be three years, and I still think about her everyday and miss her so much.