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The Riches of Infinite Faith

My roots lie buried in an unbroken line of brave men and women, my ancestors, who, with boundless courage, sought a place where freedom was limitless and prized--from the Jersey shores to the Appalachians they trekked, finding bottomless seams of black gold, but the riches of infinite faith were their most valuable contribution to their endless posterity, generations to come…in an everlasting seam as bold and courageous as they, in their eternal rest, could ever have remotely imagined. SECOND PLACE WINNER written June 3, 2021 for "Writing Prompt - Endless" poetry contest sponsored by Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 6/19/2021 12:36:00 PM

Milt, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Endless - Challenge with this wonderful poem peace, _Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/19/2021 12:38:00 PM

Thanks so much, Constance. I enjoyed writing from your prompt and being able to incorporate the words. Thanks again. I really appreciate you.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/14/2021 10:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Enjoy your win/day with blessings................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/14/2021 11:06:00 AM

Thank you, Paula, so much for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I really appreciated it.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/13/2021 10:37:00 AM

I had read it already. I am writing to say this is very beautiful. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2021 12:06:00 PM

Thanks so much, Chris.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/13/2021 10:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem, Milt:-) Great use of the eight words provided!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2021 12:06:00 PM

Thanks, Edward. The reward is in kind and thoughtful comments like yours.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/5/2021 5:23:00 AM

I like the history lesson of your ancestors "they trekked, finding bottomless seams of black gold, " So thanks.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:39:00 AM

Thank you, Caren, for your thoughtful note.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/3/2021 6:18:00 PM

I think Abe Lincoln is smiling down at you, Milt. A terrific, inspiring piece of prose poetry. FAVE time for me. Thank you, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 7:04:00 PM

Thanks so much. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. I'll be back on Tuesday, probably with another batch on Florida!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/3/2021 2:16:00 PM

A great tribute to your ancestors Milton, you wove the allocated words well into your verse, their great legacy of infinite faith passed down to those that followed them. Best of luck in the contest. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/4/2021 8:13:00 AM

I hope you have a lovely time Milton, have had many an enjoyable holiday there.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 2:20:00 PM

Thanks so much, Tom. Yes, seems to be going well so far. I'm off to Florida again for a few days tomorrow evening, so looking forward to a break. Hope you're doing well. BTW, really enjoyed your collaboration with Jan!