L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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 April 28, 2022 at 2:07 AM "Carefully listen", is a wonderful way to start your fantastic first place. Congratulations dear poetry friend. L Milton Hankins April 28, 2022 at 8:00 AM Thanks so much, Barbara. It's good to hear from you.

Ann Peck April 27, 2022 at 9:36 AM Your poem is very beautiful, Milton. Congratulations on First Place! L Milton Hankins April 27, 2022 at 11:42 AM Aw, thanks so much, Ann. I'm glad you liked it.

Paula Goldsmith April 26, 2022 at 8:23 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 April 26, 2022 at 9:56 AM Thank you so very much for your kind thoughts and encouragement, Paula. I really appreciate it.

Unseeking Seeker April 24, 2022 at 11:56 PM Just what I was looking for! Thanks for sharing, Milton, congratulations on your top win L Milton Hankins April 25, 2022 at 9:05 AM Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker, for the contest and for the trophy. I really, really appreciated it.

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2022 at 8:24 PM wow, what a splendid poem, Milt. A very well deserved win. Congratulations. L Milton Hankins April 25, 2022 at 9:06 AM Thank you, Andrea. I really appreciate the plaudits this poem has received.

Christuraj Alex April 24, 2022 at 6:48 PM A very beautifully developed poem with "Through this strange land" refrain. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins April 24, 2022 at 7:02 PM Thank you so very much, Chris. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Edward Ibeh April 24, 2022 at 5:31 PM Just spectacular, Milt...xua!*chef's kiss* I just gotta fave... L Milton Hankins April 24, 2022 at 7:03 PM Well, thanks, Edward. I really appreciate your read and your thoughts. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Caren Krutsinger April 11, 2022 at 8:25 AM This is phenomenal - the still voice is so important, you have done justice to yours in this masterpiece. L Milton Hankins April 11, 2022 at 8:39 AM Aw, thanks so much, Caren. You are so thoughtful and encouraging.

Joanna Daniel April 10, 2022 at 3:27 AM I like the way the refrain adds to the meaning differently every time, Milt, awesome poem:) L Milton Hankins April 10, 2022 at 7:58 AM Thanks so much, Jo, for your thoughts on this poem.

Indiana Shaw April 9, 2022 at 7:23 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 April 9, 2022 at 10:54 PM A work of art, Milt's . . . : ) L Milton Hankins April 9, 2022 at 8:07 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?