L Milton Hankins Poet Haiku

The Rainbow

God makes the rainbow
always a reminder of
overarching grace

written August 2, 2021

SECOND PLACE WINNER
entered "Haiku" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Regina McIntosh

HONORABLE MENTION
"What Does a Rainbow Whisper to You" Poetry Contest
All Poetry, August 10, 2021

RANKED #15 on Poetry Soup's
100 BEST NEW POEMS for August, 2021

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Reed Hasty August 29, 2021 at 8:06 PM Most Excellent! The whispered grace of rainbows. Congrats! L Milton Hankins August 30, 2021 at 9:02 AM Thanks so much, Reed. I appreciated your read and your thoughtful comment.

Paris-Maree Boreham August 22, 2021 at 11:39 AM Wonderful YES ! Gorgeous Haiku. Congratulations on your win :) L Milton Hankins August 22, 2021 at 6:54 PM Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Paris-Maree.

Barbara Peckham August 13, 2021 at 7:20 PM Beautiful haiku. I love your use of the word "overarching" It fits perfectly with the subject. L Milton Hankins August 13, 2021 at 7:29 PM Thank you so much, Barbara. This little poem has been well-received. I'm proud of it.

Caren Krutsinger August 7, 2021 at 10:57 AM Beautiful write Hank. L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:21 PM Thank you. I don't feel I have mastered the Haiku form. They are not so easy to write.

Jan Allison August 5, 2021 at 12:26 PM Absolutely superb Milton i adore poems about rainbows, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:22 PM Thank you, Jan. Just got home from a four day hospital stay with heart issues. I wrote a couple of haikus while I was in the hospital. I wish I were better at writing them with a twist in the third line.

Beata Agustin August 4, 2021 at 10:14 PM Wow! Congrats! God bless you. L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:23 PM Thanks, Beata. I love rainbows. They have such meaning for me.

John Lawless August 4, 2021 at 3:28 PM OH YEAH...those stop you in your tracks moments....beautifully recaptured here Milt. L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:23 PM Of course you realize that everyone takes notice of a rainbow. It is such an overpowering statement and so natural.

Paula Goldsmith August 4, 2021 at 3:18 PM Congratulations on your win. A lovely/beautiful write. I love God's pretty rainbows. Have a great/blessed day.................. L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:24 PM Thanks so much, Paula. I appreciate you.

Kim Rodrigues August 4, 2021 at 10:37 AM Like the wordplay! Congratulations! L Milton Hankins August 4, 2021 at 12:19 PM Thanks, Kim. I really appreciate your congratulations and glad you enjoyed my poem.

Regina Mcintosh August 4, 2021 at 6:28 AM Love this so... Wonderful writing. God bless you and congrats . Love, Gina L Milton Hankins August 4, 2021 at 8:17 AM Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment and giving me a high placement in your contest, Regina. I enjoyed writing for you.

Joanna Daniel August 4, 2021 at 1:17 AM Yep, totally agree:)

Heidi Sands August 2, 2021 at 2:20 PM Very nice Milton :) L Milton Hankins August 2, 2021 at 2:21 PM Heidi, thanks for your thoughtful comment. Have a wonderful week.

Alexis Y. August 2, 2021 at 12:55 PM WoW! Milt, A rainbow is such a beautiful reminder. Well done:-) Alexis L Milton Hankins August 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM Thanks so much, Alexis. Glad you liked my haiku.