L Milton Hankins Poet Ode

Praise For Women

I

Long we lift our praises for the women
Who have shaped the world we live in,
Marching in solidarity to gain their rights
Always keeping freedom in their sights,
Amazingly, they are never willing to give in
With fortitude and stamina, they persist
Until the task is completed, they travail,
They are to us God’s extraordinary gift
When given a voice, they do not fail
Long we lift our praises for these women.

II

Jane Addams and Susan B. Anthony
Fought tirelessly for women’s rights,
Always keeping integrity in their sights
They brought about monumental change
Without regard for fame or money,
Long we lift our praises for these women.

III

Golda Meir and Indira Gandhi were leaders
Who guided their nations successfully,
Showing considerable abilities in government
Never faltering to lead purposefully.
Let us never forget the brave ones, dear readers,
Long we lift our praises for these women.

IV

But, we do not forget our wives and mothers
Who go about shaping our lives each day
So many toiling tirelessly, without any pay
And giving us their all, they deserve our best,
Fealty and love, honor, and respect
While they are with us and long after they are gone
Long we lift our praises for these women!  

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written March 22, 2022
Celebrating "International Women's Month"
For "Tribute to Women" poetry contest
Sponsored by Beata Agustin

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Sam Kauffman April 26, 2022 at 10:21 AM Milt, congratulations on your win. You picked rousing examples of woman to extol yet never forgot the ministry of wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and cousins. Enjoyed! Easter season blessings to you! L Milton Hankins April 26, 2022 at 11:36 AM Thank you so much, Sam, for your warm thoughts which translate into encouragement for me.

Paula Goldsmith April 26, 2022 at 7:16 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful "write. Your IV is so true with Mothers shaping our lives for both good or bad. The mother is where it all starts. Have a great/blessed day....................... L Milton Hankins April 26, 2022 at 7:25 AM Thanks so much, Paula. I appreciate it.

Christuraj Alex April 23, 2022 at 12:21 AM An amalgamation of history and reality through women of history and mystery. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins April 23, 2022 at 8:44 AM Thank you so much, Chris, for your encouraging comment. I always appreciate your reads and your thoughts.

Beata Agustin April 22, 2022 at 9:39 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this ode. God bless you. L Milton Hankins April 23, 2022 at 8:45 AM Thanks, Beata. I enjoyed the contest, and I felt the subject deserved the best I could do.

Bill Baker March 24, 2022 at 4:50 PM True words, my friend. God bless all the women that honor us with their love and strength. Bill L Milton Hankins March 24, 2022 at 6:26 PM Absolutely. I was happy to write this Ode to the women in our world and, even better, in our lives.

Caren Krutsinger March 24, 2022 at 3:05 AM This is so true! From beginning to end. "But, we do not forget our wives and mothers Who go about shaping our lives each day So many toiling tirelessly, without any pay"- this is my favorite part, as my mother was unpaid, and yet one of the most active volunteers in our community. L Milton Hankins March 24, 2022 at 10:16 AM My mother was hugely instrumental in shaping my life. I am a strong supporter of women!

Tom Cunningham March 22, 2022 at 1:31 PM A well deserved tribute to the women who have shaped the world we live in. We'd certainly be lost without them Milton. Tom L Milton Hankins March 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM I certainly agree that they changed our society and, at least for a short period, kept us on the right track. We need more women in positions of leadership. If we had them, I don't think we'd have many of the international problems we have.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 22, 2022 at 11:28 AM An outstanding tribute to the best and prettier representatives of the human race, my dearest friend, Milton. Women are God's incarnated angels of compassion and love! Bless them! Demetrios Trifiatis March 22, 2022 at 12:55 PM I have written poems for them on Woman's day...and many more poems ... L Milton Hankins March 22, 2022 at 12:19 PM Indeed, Demetrios. This is National Women's Month. We should all be raising our glasses to the ladies who have enriched our lives.