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

Date: 6/11/2021 12:41:00 PM

"Letting love control" - a great line of the valorous heart Milt. Wonderful choice for the contest! Congratulations on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/11/2021 1:03:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sam, for your thoughtful encouragement.

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/8/2021 1:46:00 PM

Milton, a great choice of title to write about! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 2:00:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kim.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/8/2021 9:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. You got a great word and write. Enjoy your win with blessings................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:00:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Blessings to you, too.

Carol Mitra

Date: 6/6/2021 10:37:00 PM

Lovely take Milton....Congrats on your win :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 11:00:00 AM

Thank you, Carol.

Terry Flood

Date: 6/6/2021 3:19:00 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
Date: 6/8/2021 11:00:00 AM

Thanks so much, Terry. I'm glad you agree! Thanks for the read and the compliment.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/6/2021 2:22:00 PM

Beautiful Message. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 10:59:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj.

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/6/2021 1:00:00 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
Date: 6/8/2021 10:59:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis. I really appreciate your note.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/6/2021 11:58:00 AM

an excellent message in your poem, Milt. Congrats in my contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/8/2021 10:59:00 AM

Thank you so much, Andrea. I enjoyed writing for your contest.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/16/2021 11:17:00 AM

Wonderful writing.. A sure winner. God bless you always, Love, Gina

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/16/2021 11:36:00 AM

Oh, I hope so, Gina, because it is an outline for right and good living!