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Ripple Effect

Reward follows in ways you never expect When you have done the right thing, my friends, For a good deed or a kind word will not go Unrecognized, and the ripple from it never ends. written August 15, 2021

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/19/2021 2:42:00 PM

So very true Milton. The ripple is undying and continues to expand after the initial good deed. That is the beauty of it . Reward follows in ways you never expect Beautiful poem. Susan :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/22/2021 7:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/16/2021 8:45:00 AM

The ripple never ends - for sure!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/16/2021 12:50:00 PM

And, it will affect people we never even thought about.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/16/2021 6:22:00 AM

Lovely! A ripple that can stretch across the world!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/16/2021 8:10:00 AM

Thank you so much, Kim.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/15/2021 4:21:00 PM

Incredible writing yet again. There are many different takes on life's positive ripple effects and their potential to survive mortality. The part about staying dead with an eternal memory closes with your words Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2021 5:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Lasaad. I'll be gone for most of the coming week. Catch up with you when I return.

David Kavanagh

Date: 8/15/2021 2:00:00 PM

Extraordinary writing again Milton your on a crest of creativity, your final line speaks volumes about life’s positive ripple effects superseding death with an eternal legacy, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2021 5:33:00 PM

David, you are so thoughtful, and I thank you for your comment.