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Our Primary Life Goal

Loving one another continually lights up the soul Ignites a fire within us until its embers glow, Creating inner peace, making us feel whole Loving one another continually lights up the soul. In fact, that should be our life's number one goal, Letting our sincere feelings of love flow. Loving one another continually lights up the soul Ignites a fire within us until its embers glow. Loving one another continually lights up the soul In fact, that should be our life's number one goal Creating inner peace, making us feel whole, Letting our sincere feelings of love flow Ignites a fire within us until its embers glow, No greater peace of mind can anyone know. Written March 13, 2022 [a trionet, a recognized form I created] for "Living Light" poetry contest sponsored by Unseeking Seeker FIRST PLACE WINNER September 22, 2022 submitted to: "Your Second Change 2ND Submission" Poetry Contest sponsored by: Sotto Poet

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/17/2022 12:33:00 PM

Milt, congratulations to you for your win. I often think if we spent our time loving one another, giving a little grace, we would not have time for judgements. How wise our God to challenge us to this kind of life where love is the standard. Sending you all the blessings of the season.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/17/2022 1:02:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Sam, for your kind, generous, and thoughtful comment. I appreciated it.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/16/2022 9:13:00 AM

You have my heartfelt congratulations on winning my contest, Milt. You have written a remarkable poem that is built with many various levels of beauty.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/16/2022 9:36:00 AM

Thank you so much, Lasaad. I cannot tell you how much this placement means to me. I hope you are having a marvelous weekend, friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/14/2022 5:55:00 PM

Love -- shoot for the stars... If fall short, I can live with Respect. ~ Aretha Franklin

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/14/2022 7:33:00 PM

Me, too, gw. Me, too! Yet, I'm going to shoot for the stars... whatever!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/14/2022 10:23:00 AM

Lovely triolet my friend. I especially liked this part "Loving one another continually lights up the soul Ignites a fire within us until its embers glow."

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/14/2022 11:26:00 AM

Yes, those repeated lines are my favorites, of course. Thanks.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/13/2022 6:50:00 PM

Nice one there, Milt. Out of curiousity, do you write the last 6 lines of a trionet first?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2022 10:20:00 PM

Nope, but I generally know what the added line will say. I start out with the couplet, then insert the second line...but not always. And, I always try to make sure I'm using words that will rhyme with other words I want to use. Hope this helps.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/13/2022 12:55:00 PM

Milton, what a wonderful peaceful world we would live in, if your message was engraved on the hearts of humankind. Good Luck in the contest. :)Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2022 1:47:00 PM

I certainly think so, Paulette, and it is incumbent upon us poets to constantly get this message out there. Maybe we can change hearts one heart at a time.