L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Unsoiled White Pages

Unsoiled white pages attract like magnets
Waiting for words like silvery bits of iron filings 
Words and phrases seeking recognition,
Hungering for an emotionally satisfying place
Of lasting importance -- meaning, a message
Not to be erased by this age’s mediocrity,
Worthy of being a literary rite of passage
That will more than merely fill a blank space
Not cold or unmoving like a legal deposition
But inspiring as a glorious choir of voices singing
Unsoiled white pages attract with no regrets. 

Written July 18, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger July 19, 2022 at 3:37 AM this is the kind of unsoiled white page I harken to acquire "inspiring as a glorious choir of voices singing" L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 9:09 AM Me, too, Caren, but it doesn't happen very often.

Michael Tor July 18, 2022 at 5:26 PM Unsoiled white pages beckon me to soil them with ink, with thoughts and purpose to convey a message. A message that is inside that wants to be shared and interpret. To be enjoyed by others. To create thought and joy, or sadness. What I choose to convey to the reader, I control the start and conclusion. It is a powerful form of communication. This one is a favorite Milton. Cleverly written, with a thought provoked theme, that is Dear to my heart. Thank you for your effort on this one my friend... Michael Tor July 18, 2022 at 8:50 PM I appreciate your effort in sharing your valued thoughts... L Milton Hankins July 18, 2022 at 7:28 PM Well, I really appreciate your kind and thought-provoking comments, Michael. I think we have a powerful venue for our thoughts here at the Soup. We may not always agree, but I do think we respect each other's opinions. I try my best to, that's for sure. I really appreciate your reading my work and commenting.

Terry Flood July 18, 2022 at 4:15 PM And what a great feeling when you’ve filled that page and you like what you’ve written. And what a bonus when other people like it too. So all hail the blank page… it’s our canvas. Terry Terry Flood July 19, 2022 at 12:05 AM Me thinks someone is being too modest ;-) L Milton Hankins July 18, 2022 at 5:07 PM It is, indeed, Terry. I've tried painting, so I'll have to say it is easier to write than to paint. But, I reckon that all depends on your particular talent. I'm still looking for mine!

Tom Cunningham July 18, 2022 at 3:02 PM Those white pages won't fill themselves, that's where we come in, filling them with our literary masterpieces. Tom L Milton Hankins July 18, 2022 at 3:11 PM Good thinking, Tom. Although, can't say as I have had much luck with a literary masterpiece lately! (chuckling)