L Milton Hankins Poet Sonnet

Searching Through the Maze

 "what is this strange place, we find ourselves in
trapped in the open, we are free within"

We are strangers in this maze called universe
Knowing neither its length, breadth nor depth
We are, at the time, trapped on this planet earth,
Trying desperately, feverishly to escape its curse
And finding we explore only a confining grave,
We wonder aimlessly among the stellar skies
Searching for an inhabitable planet for the future,
While we slowly destroy what we will not save
Continually junking up our maze here and now
We discover we are junking up space we explore,
And while we search for an acceptable way out
It is time we accept our ignorance of the how --
Again, and over again, we repeat our histories,
Wander in a maze of possibilities, sharing stories.

NINTH PLACE WINNER
Written March 21, 2022
For “The Matrix” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

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Paula Goldsmith April 10, 2022 at 9:08 AM Congratulations on this win. A creative write. History does repeat. People never learn. Enjoy your spring day with blessings......................... L Milton Hankins April 10, 2022 at 11:07 AM Thank you so very much, Paula. Your comments always mean so much to me. You are a very encouraging person!

Christuraj Alex April 8, 2022 at 9:12 PM "we explore only a confining grave", "we are junking up space we explore" - Great concepts. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins April 8, 2022 at 9:47 PM Thanks, Chris. I appreciate your insightful comments.

Unseeking Seeker April 8, 2022 at 8:24 PM Deep musings, Milton. We would all do well to reflect on your words before mankind slips into the dark abyss. Congrats on your win L Milton Hankins April 8, 2022 at 9:47 PM Thank you, Unseeking. I found it a very interesting contest to work with.

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2022 at 8:23 PM I am really loving all the winning poems. You did fantastic with the theme, Milt. Congratulations L Milton Hankins April 8, 2022 at 9:48 PM Thanks, Andrea. I sort of squeaked in there, but it's okay.

Jeff Kyser March 23, 2022 at 12:17 PM Well, that definitely conveys the trapped in the open idea, I like that, unable to escape to the infinite, trapped with our trash/debris/mistakes? The implied freedom comes by not repeating past mistakes. Good stuff. L Milton Hankins March 23, 2022 at 12:23 PM Thanks so much, Jeff. I just writes them as they come to me. I sort of liked this one myself. Hope U.S. does, too.

Caren Krutsinger March 21, 2022 at 4:18 PM We really do need to remember this "It is time we accept our ignorance of the how" L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 5:08 PM Thank you, Caren, for your insightful read and comment.

Kim Rodrigues March 21, 2022 at 3:09 PM Fantastic write! This maze we can’t escape until heaven. Love that last line! I think you will see a win. I would vote for this! L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 3:30 PM Well, I suppose we'll see. Thank you so much for your confidence in the poem, Kim. I appreciate it.

Sotto Poet March 21, 2022 at 11:25 AM I really like the thoughts and the symbolism in this masterpiece. Milt, your wording is just great. Have a wonderful Monday. L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 3:30 PM Thank you so much, Lasaad. I appreciate your read and the thoughtful comment.

Mike Gentile March 21, 2022 at 5:46 AM It does baffle me how we ignore all the signs Milt! Well said, !!! L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 8:24 AM Thanks so much, Mike, for your comment on my poem. I agree with you!

Sand Blown March 20, 2022 at 10:23 PM ...andt, at most we can know only 5% of what be actual....andt, of that our time retention is only a 1/14 second/second .....we miss so much......stan sand