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Through This Strange Land

Carefully listen to your inner voice The still, small voice of your divine calling, It is within you, whispering to you Guiding you like your mother’s hand -- Through this strange land. Some call it conscience, others spirit-- This inner sense of what is morally good Speaking in glorious, everlasting presence, Holding you in your God’s hand -- Through this strange land. Every man, woman, and child possesses This inner voice which guides us in truth, Leading us along the path to eternal light Be careful not to walk in sinking sand -- Through this strange land. When we fail to listen to our inner voice We slip into a danger zone of disobedience, We stumble alone into an unknown darkness And walk apart from our spiritual band -- Through this strange land. Let the spirit, your inner voice, be your guide Daily seeking guidance and sustenance Leading you in the ways of righteousness Acknowledge your walk is divinely planned Through this strange land. FIRST PLACE WINNER (TROPHY) written April 9, 2022 for "Soul Betrayal" poetry contest sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 4/28/2022 2:07:00 AM

"Carefully listen", is a wonderful way to start your fantastic first place. Congratulations dear poetry friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/28/2022 8:00:00 AM

Thanks so much, Barbara. It's good to hear from you.

Ann Peck

Date: 4/27/2022 9:36:00 AM

Your poem is very beautiful, Milton. Congratulations on First Place!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/27/2022 11:42:00 AM

Aw, thanks so much, Ann. I'm glad you liked it.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/26/2022 8:23:00 AM

Congratulations on this win. WOW!!! A beautiful write. Your pen was working overtime on this one. Be blessed with your win......................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2022 9:56:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your kind thoughts and encouragement, Paula. I really appreciate it.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/24/2022 11:56:00 PM

Just what I was looking for! Thanks for sharing, Milton, congratulations on your top win

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2022 9:05:00 AM

Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker, for the contest and for the trophy. I really, really appreciated it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2022 8:24:00 PM

wow, what a splendid poem, Milt. A very well deserved win. Congratulations.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/25/2022 9:06:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I really appreciate the plaudits this poem has received.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/24/2022 6:48:00 PM

A very beautifully developed poem with "Through this strange land" refrain. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/24/2022 7:02:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Chris. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/24/2022 5:31:00 PM

Just spectacular, Milt...xua!*chef's kiss* I just gotta fave...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/24/2022 7:03:00 PM

Well, thanks, Edward. I really appreciate your read and your thoughts. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/11/2022 8:25:00 AM

This is phenomenal - the still voice is so important, you have done justice to yours in this masterpiece.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/11/2022 8:39:00 AM

Aw, thanks so much, Caren. You are so thoughtful and encouraging.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/10/2022 3:27:00 AM

I like the way the refrain adds to the meaning differently every time, Milt, awesome poem:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/10/2022 7:58:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jo, for your thoughts on this poem.

Indiana Shaw

Date: 4/9/2022 7:23:00 PM

This is an amazing poem, Milt's, and I am surprised that it only comes as a rhyme, as it does seem to have its own poetic form, love the way you bolded the last lines of each verse, and what a lovely poem of wisdom to read on this Sunday . . . : )

Indiana Shaw
Date: 4/9/2022 10:54:00 PM

A work of art, Milt's . . . : )

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/9/2022 8:07:00 PM

I chose to classify it as a rhyme because of the rhyming lines, but it is a rather new form which I've been working with. I think it works. What would you call it, Indiana?