L Milton Hankins Poet Prose Poetry

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 June 19, 2021 at 12:36 PM Milt, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Endless - Challenge with this wonderful poem peace, _Constance L Milton Hankins June 19, 2021 at 12:38 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 June 14, 2021 at 10:40 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Enjoy your win/day with blessings................ L Milton Hankins June 14, 2021 at 11:06 AM Thank you, Paula, so much for your thoughtful comment on my poem. I really appreciated it.

Christuraj Alex June 13, 2021 at 10:37 AM I had read it already. I am writing to say this is very beautiful. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins June 13, 2021 at 12:06 PM Thanks so much, Chris.

Edward Ibeh June 13, 2021 at 10:28 AM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem, Milt:-) Great use of the eight words provided! L Milton Hankins June 13, 2021 at 12:06 PM Thanks, Edward. The reward is in kind and thoughtful comments like yours.

Caren Krutsinger June 5, 2021 at 5:23 AM I like the history lesson of your ancestors "they trekked, finding bottomless seams of black gold, " So thanks. L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 11:39 AM Thank you, Caren, for your thoughtful note.

Gershon Wolf June 3, 2021 at 6:18 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 June 3, 2021 at 7:04 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 June 3, 2021 at 2:16 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 June 4, 2021 at 8:13 AM I hope you have a lovely time Milton, have had many an enjoyable holiday there. L Milton Hankins June 3, 2021 at 2:20 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!