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The Train Ride To Heaven

Many Soupers are getting older, the train ride to heaven has started rolling. Many creative~wonderful~magical writers we do have, too many names now on the list. The train is getting fuller, with a new passenger that was just added. L. Milton Hankins now riding in the red caboose, he is bringing up the rear drinking juice. One day each will take the train ride, then we will all meet in heaven. No more pain or suffering, a day to unite and say hooray. We may be called to read what we write, smile~laugh then tell Soup goodnight. Date Written: 12/28/2022 1 Place In Honor of Milt - An Un-contest Contest Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/16/2023 10:58:00 PM

"We may be called to read what we write, smile~laugh then tell Soup goodnight" - A great tribute to a great poet. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/18/2023 10:49:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for your Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my write/tribute. Have a blessed day............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/16/2023 1:56:00 PM

this is so cool and one that many of us here now can sure relate to. That long black train.. oh my!! Thinking of the Johnny Cash song

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/18/2023 10:47:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for your Congratulations. Glad you like my write. It is an honor to have this win in your contest. Thanks for having it. His songs told a story. (Johnny Cash) Have a blessed day............

Constance La France

Date: 1/4/2023 11:32:00 AM

Paula, a beautiful poem and tribute to Milt, Constance

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/4/2023 1:14:00 PM

Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you like my write/tribute to Milton. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy/Peaceful New Year 2023...........

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 12/30/2022 9:15:00 PM

I'm so glad to have read this beautiful tribute to Milton, Paula. So nice to think of us all meeting again someday. Have a blessed New Year, Evelyn

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:10:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you like my write/tribute to Milton. Yes, I hope we can meet up in heaven to laugh/write together. A big Soup party. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy/Peaceful New Year 2023...........

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/30/2022 8:23:00 PM

Excellent tribute to Lewis Milton Hankins! Still in shock! Soupers, you all are loved! Thanks, Paula, for writing this!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:06:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you like my train ride write/tribute. Yes, I think many are still in shock. It would be nice if there was more love. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy/Peaceful New Year 2023...........

Valsa George

Date: 12/30/2022 7:46:00 PM

Making things light and pleasant is your trademark Paula. You have made Milton's passing a joyful train ride. One day each one of us will take this ride and at the end, we all shall meet together. What an uplifting thought, dear one. Let a Happy New Year dawn for each one of us!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:03:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. Milton is in the Soup Creek story that is out there. The train ride write/tribute/story just came to me. Old town/old train went together. Glad you enjoyed it. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy/Peaceful New Year 2023...........

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/29/2022 7:24:00 PM

I like your attitude of good cheer and optimism in this tribute, Paula. Wish I could stop trembling. Happy 2023! ~ gw

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 6:56:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you like my train ride write/tribute. The story just came to me. Guess because of the Soup Creek story many are writing on. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy/Peaceful New Year 2023...........

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/29/2022 1:03:00 PM

- A wonderful tribute to our friend, Milton :) - Thank you for friendship in the year 2022 ... wishing you a peaceful and blessed new year, Paula - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 6:53:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. Glad you like this write/tribute. Thank You, for friendship this year it means a lot. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy/Peaceful New Year 2023 with Hugs...........

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/29/2022 9:26:00 AM

This is such a beautiful and meaningful tribute to our great friend, Milt, PAULA. Many, many thanks. May God continually bless you. I'm hoping you had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays. I hope that 2023 treats you well. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/29/2022 10:29:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. I am so glad you find this write as a beautiful/meaningful tribute. That means a lot to me. So sad Milt left us. Many Soupers have taken the ride. The conductor (God) will call each of us one day to ride the train. Then we can all meet up in heaven on that glorious day. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy New Year 2023...........

Joseph May

Date: 12/29/2022 7:36:00 AM

We are all saddened by the Poets we have lost, but we all must ride that heaven bound train someday

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/29/2022 10:24:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. It is sad for another poet to leave us. Many Soupers have taken that ride. The conductor (God) will call each of us one day to ride the train. Then we can all meet up in heaven and that will be a glorious day. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy New Year 2023...........

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/28/2022 5:46:00 PM

Oh, Paula, your poem is as enchanting as it is beautiful. Your inspiring pen spills such heartwarming poignancy upon the poetic page. I adore the title and your poem, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/29/2022 10:21:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. I am glad you adore my write/title. Many Soupers have taken the ride. The conductor (God) will call each of us one day to ride the train. Then we can all meet up in heaven on that glorious day. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy New Year 2023...........

Michael Tor

Date: 12/28/2022 4:46:00 PM

Such a wonderful tribute and theme Paula. There is joy in heaven and Milton and Deborah are celebrating. God bless you and thank you for sharing...

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/29/2022 10:18:00 AM

Thank You, for reading/writing. There is joy in heaven. Many Soupers are there. The conductor (God) will call each of us one day to ride the train. Then we can all meet up on that glorious day. A Very Blessed and A Very Healthy New Year 2023...........