L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Your Twilight Years

When you reach your twilight years,
It is important to keep an active mind,
Do everything possible to minimize fears
Leave resentments and regrets far behind,

Try not to dwell on all your pet peeves,
But seek out the positives in your life
Stand firmly for your cherished beliefs,
Avoid headaches from pettiness and strife.

Keep in mind you’ve only your life to live
So, try not to take on the lives of others,
Remember it is always more blessed to give
Through serving your sisters and brothers.

Lastly, try not to succumb to needless worry
Or becoming entangled in all kinds of grief
Take your time, there’s no need to hurry
Old-fashioned rocking chairs bring such relief! 

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April 27, 2022

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April 21, 2022
Written April 19, 2022

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Paul Bell December 29, 2022 at 8:54 AM Sound advice. RIP.

Pivotal Poetry December 29, 2022 at 2:53 AM Lovely poem, sad to hear of his passing.

Tom Wright May 13, 2022 at 8:30 AM Milton thoroughly enjoyed this. My sentiments exactly. Giving you five AMENS. LoL One of my favs. Tom L Milton Hankins May 13, 2022 at 8:47 AM Well thank you so much, Tom. It's good to hear from you, and I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. Have a terrific weekend!

Darlene De Beaulieu April 22, 2022 at 10:27 AM Hello Milton, Lots of advice here for everyone. Will be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu April 22, 2022 at 3:40 PM Hello Milton, you are very welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. L Milton Hankins April 22, 2022 at 10:28 AM Thank you so much, Darlene. Appreciate the FAVE.

Tania Kitchin April 22, 2022 at 4:22 AM Milton, wonderfully penned, a belated congratulations on POTD! L Milton Hankins April 22, 2022 at 7:06 AM Thank you so much, Tania. I appreciate it.

Caren Krutsinger April 22, 2022 at 2:17 AM Congratulations on POTD my friend! I am so proud of you! They got this one right. This is gorgeously penned. Get better! L Milton Hankins April 22, 2022 at 7:07 AM Thanks, Caren. I really appreciated all of the kudus. I hope to. I see my heart surgeon this morning, so I guess I'll have more information after while.

Robert Gorelick April 21, 2022 at 6:57 PM Milton, congratulations on the POTD Godspeed, Hope you are feeling better, my prayers are with you. Robert L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 8:57 PM Thank you, Robert. I really appreciate your concern. I've been having a lot of heart problems lately, but where there is breath, there is hope!

Brandy Nicole April 21, 2022 at 6:48 PM "Seek out the positives in your life." This thought touches my heart so deeply. With all that is happening in our world, always reflect on the blessings. This is beautiful, inspiring and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Milton, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 8:57 PM Brandy, I can't thank you enough for your warm and thoughtful response to my poem. Thanks!!! That'll have to do.

Heidi Sands April 21, 2022 at 2:04 PM Congratulations for POTD. I like relaxing rocking chairs :) L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 2:10 PM Me too, Heidi. Give me an old-fashioned rocker any day! Thanks.

Deb M April 21, 2022 at 2:04 PM Hi Milton….what a great ,uplifting and positive poem! One to be read to keep us in line when needed ! Well done on POTD….you deserve it! Debx L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 2:09 PM Thank you so very much, Deb. I really appreciate your thoughts.

Eve Roper April 21, 2022 at 1:55 PM Congratulations on your POTD , Milt. Wisdom L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 2:10 PM Ah, thanks so much, Eve. I so appreciate you. You have taught me so much here on the Soup.

Paula Goldsmith April 21, 2022 at 11:35 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!! This should be framed and put in every home. Have a great/blessed day with your win.................... L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 11:47 AM Thank you so much, Paula. You are sooo thoughtful!

Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2022 at 11:19 AM A beautiful attitude to have as the years progress Milton. I like to take things a day at a time and not be worried about tomorrow. Stress is a killer. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored as POTD my friend. Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 11:21 AM How thoughtful of you, Connie. Yes, stress is a killer, so I avoid it like the plague! I hope everything is going better for you these days.

Joseph May April 21, 2022 at 11:03 AM One day at a time, Congrats on POTD Milton L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 11:19 AM So true, Joseph. One day at a time!

John Watt April 21, 2022 at 10:14 AM Milt, I delighted in reading your nuggets of wisdom and the perspective to walk towards the sunset with grace, generosity, serenity, and a positive attitude. I especially agree with keeping the mind active, and leaving behind the regrets and things that bring us down. A fave, congratulations on your POTD honor! The Soup is a better place with you in it. I hope your heart episode this week was just a short blip on the radar. L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 11:20 AM Oh how I wish it were, John, but time catches up with all of us. Thanks so much for the encouragement and thoughts on my poem.

Constance La France April 21, 2022 at 9:10 AM Milt, wonderful and inspiring, a FAV for me and congratulations on receiving a deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 9:50 AM Aw, Constance, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment and for the FAVE. I'm so happy you enjoyed the poem.

Bill Baker April 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Milt. Very good advice from a wise poet. Straight to my FAV's list my friend! Bill L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:55 AM Thanks so much, Bill. I always appreciate your encouraging words and your friendship. It means a lot to me.

Paulette Calasibetta April 21, 2022 at 6:58 AM Congratulations on your POTD! Great advice so poetically expressed. :) Paulette L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:48 AM Well, thanks, Paulette. It was totally unexpected.

Gershon Wolf April 21, 2022 at 6:54 AM Congrats on POTD, Milt. I think you'd rather not have had these thoughts though... See my 2nd comment below... Here's a full recovery and many more years of life in good health!! Congrats again, Gershon L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM Thanks so much, Gershon. You couldn't be more right!

Susan Lawrence April 21, 2022 at 6:36 AM Wonderful words and sage advice dear Milton ! I wholeheartedly agree . Needless worry brings us all down. I love remember it is always more blessed to give through serving your sisters and brothers ! The gift of giving is so very important and it benefits all including the heart and soul of the giver . Big congratulations on POTD ! Blessings, Susan :) L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM Susan, Thank you so much for your affirmative comment. I really appreciate it.

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 21, 2022 at 4:44 AM Congratulations, Dear Milton, on your well-deserved POTD. Great advice for the twilight years - the first stanza sums it all. There are so many lines of wisdom..the one touched me most "..Keep in mind you’ve only your life to live So, try not to take on the lives of others,"! Stay well, Dear Friend..and keep writing brilliant poems - is there anything better than being creative! Blessings ~ Mala L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:50 AM I don't think so, Mala. Your insightful comments really mean the world to me.

Mike Gentile April 21, 2022 at 4:34 AM Back with Congratulations Milt!!! Enjoy tour day with this gem!!! L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:50 AM Ah, Mike, thanks so much. You always brighten my day!

Vijay Pandit April 21, 2022 at 4:28 AM BIG congrats on POTD, Milton. Supreme sentiments--your words of advice resonate. L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:51 AM Thank you, Vijay. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Victor Buhagiar April 21, 2022 at 3:37 AM Congrats for the poem of the day. L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:51 AM Thanks, Victor.

David Kavanagh April 21, 2022 at 2:18 AM A philosophical look at the ageing process Milton, there are worse things than a rocking chair, a squeaky one perhaps, but all jokes aside, you show great character going forward in life, congratulations on a very well written potd, cheers David L Milton Hankins April 21, 2022 at 7:52 AM I appreciate your thoughts so much, David. How nice of you to write so affirmingly.

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