L Milton Hankins Poet Acrostic

Valor

Vanquish enemies
All prejudiced tendencies
Letting love control
Our selfish motives, always
Relying on remedies

SECOND PLACE WINNER
written May 16, 2021
for "Tankacrostic" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Andrea Dietrich

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Sam Kauffman June 11, 2021 at 12:41 PM "Letting love control" - a great line of the valorous heart Milt. Wonderful choice for the contest! Congratulations on your win! L Milton Hankins June 11, 2021 at 1:03 PM Thanks so much, Sam, for your thoughtful encouragement.

Kim Merryman June 8, 2021 at 1:46 PM Milton, a great choice of title to write about! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM Thanks so much, Kim.

Paula Goldsmith June 8, 2021 at 9:23 AM Congratulations on your win. You got a great word and write. Enjoy your win with blessings................ L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM Thank you, Paula. Blessings to you, too.

Carol Mitra June 6, 2021 at 10:37 PM Lovely take Milton....Congrats on your win :) L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM Thank you, Carol.

Terry Flood June 6, 2021 at 3:19 PM Congrats Milt. I agree with that sentiment... if my wife gets out of hand, I take remedial action... he he... just kidding. Terry L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM Thanks so much, Terry. I'm glad you agree! Thanks for the read and the compliment.

Christuraj Alex June 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM Beautiful Message. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 10:59 AM Thanks, Christuraj.

Alexis Y. June 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM Hi L. Milton, You penned a well executed poem with a good message. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 10:59 AM Thanks, Alexis. I really appreciate your note.

Andrea Dietrich June 6, 2021 at 11:58 AM an excellent message in your poem, Milt. Congrats in my contest. L Milton Hankins June 8, 2021 at 10:59 AM Thank you so much, Andrea. I enjoyed writing for your contest.

Regina Mcintosh May 16, 2021 at 11:17 AM Wonderful writing.. A sure winner. God bless you always, Love, Gina L Milton Hankins May 16, 2021 at 11:36 AM Oh, I hope so, Gina, because it is an outline for right and good living!