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Peace Is

caring enough to exchange strokes of hatred for pervasive goodwill SEVENTH PLACE WINNER Written June 29, 2022 submitted to "The Art of Peace" poetry contest sponsored by John Lawless

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/20/2022 12:28:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Milt. The art of making peace does require care and attention in order for goodwill to bloom leaving no room for hatred or indifference. Nice choice of words!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/20/2022 12:38:00 PM

I think so, Sam. I'm afraid that most of us simply do not put enough time and effort into making peace. If we did, surely we would see more peace in our time.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2022 7:18:00 PM

that's so nice. I did not do well in this contest. Nothing great would come to me. Congrats on your win

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 7:46:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. I didn't think this was soooo profound and the placement showed it. Sometimes, I just give up and write something the best I can.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 7/15/2022 5:56:00 PM

Nicely penned, Milton. Your Monoku has power + truth in its impact. Best wishes, Brian

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 7:46:00 PM

Thank you so much, Brian. You are being very kind. I appreciate your comment.

Ann Peck

Date: 7/15/2022 9:16:00 AM

True words said with strong feeling. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 12:21:00 PM

Thank you, Ann. It's a broad subject and difficult to nail in a one-liner, IMHO.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/15/2022 8:55:00 AM

Glad to see your pervasiveness paid off, congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 12:21:00 PM

Thank you, Michelle.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/15/2022 8:50:00 AM

Hi Milt, You penned such a good message in a few words. Congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful weekend my friend:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 8:51:00 AM

Thanks so much, Alexis. I appreciate your kind words.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/15/2022 8:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. It is all about words said. Have a great/blessed day......................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 8:52:00 AM

Thanks, Paula. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2022 1:58:00 AM

True enough Hank True enough.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/3/2022 9:00:00 AM

You didn't know it, but Trixie made a quick flight and helped me with this one. I hope she got home safely!

Michael Tor

Date: 6/30/2022 4:14:00 PM

Amen, wouldnt that be great if we could put aside our differences and come together in Peace. Great concept written here. I'm amazed at all the Poetry you have written since I commented last. I can realize your passion for writing. Great effort...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/30/2022 5:06:00 PM

(chuckling) You are right, Michael, but I'm not sure whether it's a "passion for writing" or a "compulsion to write." You'd think by my age it would lessen...seems not so. Thanks you so much.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 6/30/2022 2:25:00 PM

Little enough of this going on in the world today.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/30/2022 3:07:00 PM

So true, Jim. So true!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/29/2022 8:00:00 PM

The exchange rate is perfect here. Great idea! ~ Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/30/2022 3:08:00 PM

Thanks so much, gw. Send me your goodwill, and I'll send you my hatred. No, wait. Send me your hatred, and I'll send you my goodwill. No, wait, that can't be right. HELP!!!!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/29/2022 2:48:00 PM

I like the contrast of 'pervasive goodwill' - though goodwill is a rare commodity these days~

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/29/2022 4:30:00 PM

It is, indeed! I hope my monoku will resonate with all who read it. I expect we'll see a marvelous collection of monokus on the subject of peace. Can hardly wait!