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On December 5th, 2022, Milton Hankins wrote he'd turned eighty-one. It was to be the last he would celebrate, but we continue to honor him, a fine gentleman, poet, and friend. December 22 will mark two years ago that he left us. In remembering Milt today, I would like to share some of the words from his poem, 'I Shall Think of You.' "I shall think of you In the meadow's frosty morning chill when it greets a lazy, rising autumn sun until Warming rays melt the remaining dew. Heavily clad, I shall think of you, As I start my morning walk to the hill. Strolling along, I shall think of you still In the meadow." I still think of Milt walking in the meadow, no longer feeling the chill on cold autumn days. I still mourn when I think of him and remember the warmth of his kind ways.

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Date: 12/8/2024 9:50:00 AM
Milton left encouraging comments on the poetry of many poets including mine. Each time I happen upon one it boosts my spirits. Thank you for your honoring Milton with this loving tribute, Lin.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2024 12:46:00 PM
Thank YOU for your comments, Mark. Such a fine gentleman needs remembering.
Date: 12/6/2024 5:28:00 AM
Lin, beautiful penned poem, very touching, rest in peace Milt
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Date: 12/6/2024 2:49:00 PM
Thank you, Constance. I couldn't let the day go by without remembering Milt in some way.
Date: 12/5/2024 7:01:00 PM
I think of him often. So nice to post his lovely poem. Hugs
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Date: 12/6/2024 1:54:00 AM
aww thanks, Kim.
Date: 12/5/2024 5:33:00 PM
Wonderful Tribute Lin. Milton would have been proud and thankful to see this tribute to him from you. Such a loyal soul you are in remembering and honoring him here with this Tribute. God bless you for doing so...
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 1:54:00 AM
Thank you very much, Michael.
Date: 12/5/2024 4:35:00 PM
Lin, bringing someone back to life as you do is the ultimate means to provide relief from grief and to celebrate another poet and human being. It not only reflects well on Milt, but also reflects the kindness of your heart! Smiles!!
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Date: 12/6/2024 1:53:00 AM
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Duke.
Date: 12/5/2024 12:22:00 PM
Just beautiful, Lin.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/5/2024 2:35:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea.
Date: 12/5/2024 11:09:00 AM
Lin, a beautiful tribute to Milton.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/5/2024 11:53:00 AM
Thanks, Tania.
Date: 12/5/2024 10:07:00 AM
what a super tribute to a dear friend. Hugs jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/7/2024 12:14:00 AM
Thanks, Jan.
Date: 12/5/2024 5:37:00 AM
Beautiful tribute to Milton, still doesn't feel like he's gone, he'll never be forgotten Lin. I often think of him. Tom
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/5/2024 11:52:00 AM
;-)
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/5/2024 10:30:00 AM
PS, and a fave too.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/5/2024 8:58:00 AM
Thank you very much, Tom. He was a good friend to so many of us.

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