Remembering A Friend: Milton Hankins

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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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Mark Toney

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.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2024 12:46:00 PM

Thank YOU for your comments, Mark. Such a fine gentleman needs remembering.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 12/6/2024 2:32:00 PM

I've often found words are cheap, no more so than in what we write as poets, but those people whose names proceed mine their words should be echoed throughout poetry soup, because they remember not just a friend they were proud to call a friend but a human being who touched the lives of many, I never knew the man but several months on, I know him now, and I will never forget his final goodbye, "I need a vacation" Thank you Lin for remembering one of God's kindest souls, Milton Hankins

Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 2:53:00 PM

How very thoughtful of you to recognize the kind of man Milt was to so many of us, Danny. I knew you'd been reading some of his poetry, so you've gleaned for yourself the kindness that he offered us. Some people tried to discredit him and his opinions, and though he never liked confrontation, he'd not back down if the cause was just. You'd have liked him. I know you don't comment often, so thank you for your remarks on these lines for Milt. ;-)

Constance La France

Date: 12/6/2024 5:28:00 AM

Lin, beautiful penned poem, very touching, rest in peace Milt

Lin Lane
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.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/5/2024 7:01:00 PM

I think of him often. So nice to post his lovely poem. Hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 1:54:00 AM

aww thanks, Kim.

Michael Tor

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...

Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 1:54:00 AM

Thank you very much, Michael.

Duke Beaufort

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!!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/6/2024 1:53:00 AM

Thank you for your kind thoughts, Duke.