L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

Why I Am Thankful

For life, and health, and strength 
I give thanks this Thanksgiving Day
For the ability to think clearly --
At my age a tremendous blessing,
I am so grateful, for I have friends
To whom age has not been kind,
I think of folks who are homeless
Especially children who are hungry,
And I say a word of thanks for plenty
As I donate to my local food bank.
I am thankful that I live in America
Where life has been so good to me,
And, of course, I thank the Father
For my salvation given so freely.

SIXTH PLACE WINNER
written November 10, 2021
for "Thanksgiving Blessings" poetry contest
sponsored by Regina McIntosh

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Regina Mcintosh December 7, 2021 at 6:31 AM Congrats and God bless you always, Love, Gina L Milton Hankins December 7, 2021 at 11:08 AM Thanks so much, Gina. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Beata Agustin December 6, 2021 at 9:28 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... exposing your grateful heart. God bless you. L Milton Hankins December 7, 2021 at 4:48 AM Thanks so much, Beata. I appreciate hearing from you and reading your thoughtful comment.

Paula Goldsmith December 6, 2021 at 7:57 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Why I Am Thankful" is a wonderful write. "Love It" Enjoy your win with blessings.................... L Milton Hankins December 6, 2021 at 8:33 AM Thank you so much, Paula, for your thoughtful comment.

Christuraj Alex December 6, 2021 at 4:37 AM "I say a word of thanks for plenty" - Great content-filled gesture. Beautiful writing. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins December 6, 2021 at 8:34 AM Thank you, Christuraj. I appreciate your comments on my poems.

Mike Gentile December 5, 2021 at 8:59 AM Congratulations Milton !!! L Milton Hankins December 5, 2021 at 10:09 AM Thanks so much, Mike.

Delice Arleen Skelly November 21, 2021 at 4:45 AM Thanksgiving Blessings...a reminder to be grateful and not forget we are blessed...Delice L Milton Hankins November 23, 2021 at 9:00 PM So true, Delice. Just got back from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Trying to get some of these thank you notes written before heading to bed after a long trip. Thanks for your comment.

Linda Alice Fowler November 12, 2021 at 10:19 AM We often overlook our blessings. I am glad to see you include the things we sometimes forget - clear thinking, strength (of mind and soul and body). All thankful acknowledgments of good things we are blessed with that others may not. All reasons to share what we have with less fortunate. Thank you Milt. Linda L Milton Hankins November 12, 2021 at 1:16 PM Thank you so much, Linda, for your kind and considerate thoughts on my poem.

Sotto Poet November 11, 2021 at 2:18 PM Milton, your gratitude, without a doubt, will always be one of your guiding forces. You did a wonderful job! I hope you're doing well. L Milton Hankins November 11, 2021 at 2:56 PM Things are going great, Lasaad. I appreciate your return!

Caren Krutsinger November 11, 2021 at 10:55 AM Your thankfulness no doubt walks ahead of you in life. Well done! L Milton Hankins November 11, 2021 at 2:56 PM Caren, your words are always so encouraging for me. Thank you!