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Twenty Simple Pleasures

I am so glad I live in America My freedoms I treasure living here, That I have peace, no living in fear For my great love of trivia! My friends are very special to me For my family, especially my son, When I look out I can see the sun That my health relatively stable be. So happy for the summertime I have musical talent, a blessing I enjoy The gift of writing which I employ Especially writing poetry with rhyme. That I know how to relax and meditate Grateful for a sound mind at my age Also, that I learned how to turn a page Make good decisions, do not hesitate. Happy that I found faith early in life Living peacefully with neighbors That I have retired from my labors So far, I am free of fret and strife! BRONZE MEDAL WINNER Written June 28, 2022 "Drop and Give Me 20" Poetry Contest All Poetry July 1, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2022 2:02:00 AM

I did not know this about you Hank! "I have musical talent, a blessing I enjoy" What? Wow! I have none. But I love The Voice - it is my favorite show.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/3/2022 8:54:00 AM

I play both piano and organ, Caren, and almost any other instrument given enough time. But, singing...I'm afraid not. I've tried, but nope, not a singer. I like The Voice, too.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/29/2022 4:38:00 AM

Amen to all these! I wish I had some musical talent, Milt:-) I'm jealous! Teehee.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/29/2022 8:43:00 AM

Ah, thanks, Edward. I've played the keyboard instruments since I was about four or five. It all came very naturally to me. We all have different talents, though, and there are things you can do that I cannot.

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/28/2022 7:35:00 PM

You are a fortunate man to realize that it’s the simple things that give you pleasures. We should all make a list of our simple pleasures. They would fill pages.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/29/2022 8:43:00 AM

Thanks, Jenna. I wrote this little piece for an AP contest.