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Remembering our good friend L. Milton Hankins ( and POTD gremlins)

Blog Posted:11/7/2023 10:01:00 PM

Thanks to all who commented on my recent short lived POTD on Sunday the 5th of November 'Jailbreak at Milton Creek' despite this Tania was getting messages congratulating her for hers although mine was still showing after a few hours mine vanished and replaced by Tania's poem 'Twelve Days Of Christmas With Ziggy' that was also well deserving of the POTD honour. I contacted admin as I was curious as to why mine had vanished and it turned out they were working on the algorithm that chooses POTD and it messed things up a bit, just one of those things I suppose. For those new to the site who are not aware, Milton Creek is a series of humorous poems about a fictional old western town (formally Soup Creek) The reason for the name change was to remember our good friend and supporter to many who passed away on the 22nd December in 2022. L. Milton Hankins. Milt was in the story from the start as 'The Gambler' who owned Aces Hotel in the town and loved being part of the story. We all agreed to rename the town Milton Creek in his honour so that he'd never be forgotten. Tom.

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Bill
Baker

Date: 11/15/2023 9:37:00 PM

Thanks for the explanation on duel POTD's, Tom. I thought I'd dreamed it. Thank you for remembering Milt by renaming the town and for mentioning him from time to time. He was a dear friend of mine and helped me to learn about Poetry Soup from my very first day I posted a poem. God Bless his soul, Bill

Constance
La France

Date: 11/10/2023 6:00:00 PM

Tom, I miss Milton a lot, he was a wonderful person. I really enjoy your poems about the old west town, you are such a great storyteller.

Mark
Koplin

Date: 11/10/2023 5:19:00 PM

I miss having Milton around. He would be proud of your name change on this brilliant old western series. It’s unfortunate that they use an algorithm instead of reading and choosing one.

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2023 9:51:00 AM

Gosh, it's hard to believe a whole year has passed without him. Sorry what happened to your POTD. Luck of the draw!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/8/2023 10:25:00 AM

I wouldn't call it 'Luck of the draw.' More like a PS glitch.

Kim
Rodrigues

Date: 11/8/2023 8:14:00 AM

I was thinking of Milton the other day <3

Tania
Kitchin

Date: 11/8/2023 4:20:00 AM

Tom, a great blog, I think there are gremlins in the soup. It was weird that your POTD was removed, mine was then listed but not posted. Not very fair to either of us. I am sorry that yours was removed. It would have made more sense to have left yours up and posted mine the next day. Love the Milton Creek series, I am sure he would be honored. It's hard to believe next month will be a year that he has been gone. Keep writing those wonderful series.

Lin
Lane

Date: 11/8/2023 2:12:00 AM

It would be the right thing to do if your poem has equal time as POTD, Tom. It was a very thoughtful gesture for you to explain to those who joined PS in the past year how Milton Creek was founded and to give Milt his due respect. As mayor, you make the townsfolk proud.

Jan
Allison

Date: 11/8/2023 1:00:00 AM

Fabulous blog Tom:-) I am so thrilled to now be part of the Milton Creek series of poems, Milton was a good friend to many and so supportive with his comments and advice. His memory will always live on in your wonderful poems:-) I do hope admin take note and re award you POTD, there have been several glitches recently and they need to be addressed. hugs jan xx

My Past Blog Posts


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My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
4/15/2024	1856	Narrative	dark,dream,surreal,
3/22/2024	Milton Creek, Another Chapter	Narrative	america,western,
2/23/2024	The Bakers Of Milton Creek	Narrative	america,humor,western,
2/20/2024	The Joy's Of Spring	Etheree	joy,spring,
2/4/2024	Once Upon A Time In Milton Creek The Conclusion	Narrative	america,death,western,
1/16/2024	Not The Ring She Was Expecting	Limerick	humor,valentines day,
1/14/2024	Winter Magic	Rhyme	daughter,snow,winter,
12/28/2023	DON'T FORGET UKRAINE?	Rhyme	conflict,death,war,
12/22/2023	Once Upon A Time In Milton Creek	Narrative	america,anniversary,chris
12/20/2023	Well Someone Has To Pay	Limerick	humor,
12/14/2023	after the blizzard	Haiku	animal,snow,winter,
12/11/2023	The Story Behind Rudolph's Red Nose	Rhyme	christmas,
12/10/2023	Santa, Professor Rumbold And Bob	Rhyme	christmas,humor,snow,
12/4/2023	Christmas With Family	Narrative	christmas,december,family
11/23/2023	My Spinal Decompression Surgery	Rhyme	care,caregiving,family,jo
11/7/2023	Thanksgiving Horror	Limerick	humor,thanksgiving,
11/4/2023	Jailbreak At Milton Creek	Narrative	america,humor,violence,
10/14/2023	Snake Oil Man In Milton Creek	Rhyme	america,western,
8/22/2023	Pears	Limerick	humor,
8/7/2023	Walk Tall	Narrative	america,death,drink,drug,
6/1/2023	The Land of the Midnight Sun	Narrative	boat,friend,holiday,sea,w
4/30/2023	Olena and Pavlo	Narrative	death,love,soldier,violen
3/23/2023	The Saint Patrick's Day Robbery At Milton Creek Bank	Rhyme	america,humor,ireland,wes
2/22/2023	Slava Ukraini	Rhyme	death,evil,horror,war,
2/12/2023	Another Chapter From Milton Creek-The Arrest of the Dingo Kid	Rhyme	america,humor,
1/17/2023	Milt's Will and Last Testament	Rhyme	america,tribute,western,
1/10/2023	Little Miss Trouble	Limerick	humor,
1/5/2023	Milton Creek	Rhyme	america,tribute,
1/1/2023	In Memory of Milt - By Jenna Logan	Verse	friend,memory,tribute,
12/29/2022	A Bright Light Has Gone Out In Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,friend,tribute,
12/20/2022	The Wicked Witch of Soup Creek Bites the Dust	Rhyme	america,death,humor,woman
12/16/2022	Sorry Kids	Limerick	christmas,humor,
12/14/2022	A Big Welcome To Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,humor,
12/13/2022	Ukraine Christmas	Rhyme	conflict,death,dog,war,
12/11/2022	Sanctioned	Limerick	humor,
12/10/2022	If Only Dreams Came True	Limerick	humor,
12/7/2022	Christmas Peace and Joy	Acrostic	celebration,christmas,joy
12/6/2022	Hungry Wolves	Haiku	animal,nature,winter,
12/4/2022	Merry Christmas Vladimar	Limerick	humor,
12/2/2022	Bash Putin, Continued	Limerick	humor,
12/1/2022	Santa the Grinch and the FBI	Rhyme	america,christmas,snow,we
11/30/2022	The One That Got Away	Limerick	humor,
11/29/2022	Wanted For the Foul Murder of Santa Claus	Limerick	humor,
11/29/2022	Bad Bad Santa	Limerick	humor,
11/29/2022	Bad News Kids	Limerick	christmas,humor,
11/28/2022	Santa Feels the Chill	Limerick	humor,
11/27/2022	The Worst and Best Christmas Ever	Rhyme	car,christmas,daughter,sn
11/25/2022	Russian Evil Will Thrive If Good Men Do Nothing	Rhyme	conflict,death,war,winter
11/22/2022	An Unwelcome Visitor In Soup Creek	Rhyme	humor,
11/20/2022	The Faithful Departed	Epitaph	death,humor,
11/15/2022	Russian Aggression	Rhyme	death,war,
11/14/2022	Ho Ho Ho Ouch	Limerick	christmas,humor,
11/12/2022	The Ukrainian Flag Flies Again In Kherson	Rhyme	celebration,conflict,deat
11/6/2022	Christmas Is Coming	Rhyme	christmas,poverty,
11/5/2022	Fred Murrey	Limerick	humor,
11/1/2022	Ukraines Defiance	Rhyme	death,evil,soldier,war,
10/26/2022	Og	Rhyme	cat,humor,ireland,
10/10/2022	Italian Road Trip	Rhyme	city,holiday,mountains,tr
9/18/2022	Brideshead Revisited	Narrative	england,memory,soldier,wa
9/8/2022	R I P Queen Elizabeth the Second	Senryu	england,
8/28/2022	The Mayor of Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,humor,
8/16/2022	Incident At Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,conflict,grave,hu
8/10/2022	Happy Birthday Jack Ellison - 87 Today	Limerick	birthday,
8/4/2022	Vultures Circling -Part Two	Narrative	america,horse,silence,tra
7/30/2022	The Nudies Revenge	Rhyme	funny,humor,
7/25/2022	Vultures Circling - Part One	Narrative	america,death,girl,horse,
7/22/2022	Pirate Joe	Limerick	humor,
7/17/2022	Surfing Usa	Limerick	humor,
7/9/2022	Fit For a King	Haiku	history,
6/30/2022	An Act of Terrorism	Rhyme	death,murder,war,
6/22/2022	A Lost Ring	Narrative	beach,happy,loss,travel,
6/21/2022	Not the West's Problem Putin	Rhyme	war,
6/17/2022	The Homecoming	Narrative	america,father,home,mothe
6/15/2022	Sunrise Sunset	Etheree	sun,sunset,sunshine,
6/13/2022	Warning Please Read	Free verse	evil,
6/12/2022	Don'T Forget Ukraine	Rhyme	war,
6/10/2022	Full Moon	Limerick	humor,
6/9/2022	Nellie Bramble	Rhyme	drink,humor,
6/8/2022	Tea For Two	Limerick	humor,
6/6/2022	Checkmate	Rhyme	death,metaphor,war,
5/31/2022	Brace For Impact	Narrative	children,family,flying,se
5/30/2022	Ukrainian Morning	Monoku	morning,silence,war,
5/29/2022	Putins Blackmail	Rhyme	evil,food,war,
5/26/2022	The Siege of Mariupol Steelworks	Rhyme	courage,death,soldier,war
5/22/2022	Toilet Humour	Limerick	humor,
5/20/2022	Showdown At Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,humor,sun,
5/15/2022	Paying a High Price	Rhyme	conflict,murder,prison,wa
5/11/2022	Putin's Loss List	Rhyme	death,soldier,war,
5/9/2022	Season Change	Haiku	snow,spring,winter,
5/8/2022	Putins Hollow Victory Parade	Rhyme	death,people,war,
5/6/2022	An Absolute Disgrace	Rhyme	children,death,evil,peopl
5/3/2022	Frankie Mcgill	Limerick	america,death,humor,
4/28/2022	Rest In Pieces	Epitaph	death,humor,
4/27/2022	The Doomsday Clock	Senryu	horror,
4/26/2022	Putin's Own Goal	Rhyme	conflict,death,war,
4/24/2022	Putrid Putin	Limerick	murder,war,
4/22/2022	Ukrainian Sea Shanty	Lyric	death,war,
4/20/2022	Putin's Great Blunder	Rhyme	america,death,war,
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Epigram Fun	Epigram	fun,humor,humorous,
How Poetry Began	Quatrain	nature,poetry,
Freedom	Free verse	freedom,
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Melting Thoughts	Iambic Pentameter	feelings,metaphor,snow,
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Intrusion In the Fray:Response To Tom	Limerick	poetry,
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Limerick On Poets	Limerick	america,celebrity,dedicat
Jack Ellison Tribute	Rhyme	tribute,
The Icelandic Phallological Museum- Bawdy Limerick For Tom	Limerick	humorous,places,
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- a Tribute To the Washing Machine -	Light Verse	angst,humorous,
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Farewell To Teppo Gren	Limerick	miss you,tribute,
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I That Because of Your Attack, Will Never Yield	Rhyme	character,conflict,corrup
Liars	Limerick	body,clothes,humorous,
We All Belong	Rhyme	racism,
Canyon Reverie Constanza	Rhyme	autumn,nature,wind,
Green Anniversaries	Free verse	cancer,hope,marriage,
Heaven a Life of Forever	Free verse	children,heaven,love,natu
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Wear Only Your Skin	Free verse	11th grade,12th grade,per
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Mutiny	Narrative	sea,
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Clans, Ilks and Tartans	Free verse	dance,family,history,
A Ravenous Eater	Limerick	fate,
Tom Cunningham Tribute	Acrostic	appreciation,thank you,tr
Captain Tom	Rhyme	feelings,friend,
Tom Cunningham	Monoku	friendship,poetry,tribute
Patience V	Epigram	metaphor,wisdom,
Pee Yew- Collaboration	Limerick	humor,
Heartbeat	Monoku	life,
The Time Has Come	Limerick	emotions,
Mad Molly Shaw	Rhyme	western,
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Song of My Life	Blank verse	beautiful,feelings,
Carolyn Devonshire Rip	Rhyme	death of a friend,
Eating Crow With New Collaborations	Limerick	hilarious,
I Wonder If Ever a Day Comes	Free verse	god,humanity,love,
Taste of Halloween	Monorhyme	food,halloween,
Death's Claim	Free verse	death,hope,life,
Tom	Couplet	appreciation,funny,humoro
My Son My Friend	Rhyme	appreciation,death,humor,
Happy Father's Day To My Late Son Rob	Couplet	death,grief,loss,love,son
On the Eve of Christmas	Rhyme	birth,child,christmas,
On Any One Day	Free verse	farm,
The Jab	Rhyme	health,
All Poets Are Unique	Imagism	appreciation,
Healing Power of the Drum	Free verse	inspirational,native amer
Bleak In Winter's Cold	Ekphrasis	perspective,seasons,winte
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On Writing Poetry	Couplet	humorous,poetry,writing,
Tom Cunninghams Cunning Marmite Conspiracy - An Ice Cream Gran Special	Rhyme	cat,grandmother,hero,humo
Hearty Poetry Soup	Rhyme	love,poets,thank you,than
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Escape of the Bluesman's Song	Free verse	africa,america,grief,raci
The Blessings of Prayer	Couplet	blessing,butterfly,poets,
Tom and the Duke	Rhyme	western,
Tom Loves Marmite	Rhyme	poetry,
A World of Peace and Love V	Free verse	love,peace,world,
Joy In the Emptiness	Free verse	easter,
To My Future Self	Prose Poetry	encouraging,future,life,s
One Last Kiss	Rhyme	dance,kiss,light,moon,
The Mystic Valley of Dzoku	Free verse	adventure,appreciation,be
LITTLE WILLY	Rhyme	fun,rude,silly,
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Take Out	Limerick	political,
Old Bones	Haiku	fire,imagery,old,
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Up Soup Creek Without a Paddle	Narrative	western,
I Know My Tears	Free verse	how i feel,life,sorrow,sw
Heinous Betrayal	Free verse	angst,break up,child abus
Ascending Heavens	Bio	death,god,life,wife,
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Toms Travels	Rhyme	humorous,travel,
At War With Tom Cunningham	Rhyme	fun,humor,war,
Day My Lifelong Friend Ii	Free verse	day,friend,life,
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Sundown Meditation	Free verse	adventure,freedom,journey
Tom and Debs Spread War	Rhyme	fun,humor,
Rotate Consciousness	Tanka	humanity,trust,war,
Mother Nature's Moodswings	Tail-rhyme	muse,nature,seasons,
Grunts and Contractions	Rhyme	memory,
Serenading Andromeda	Villanelle	betrayal,lost love,
Visitors	List	animal,bird,cat,garden,in
Marmite Or Vegemite	Rhyme	dedication,food,fun,
A Tale of Reina Yuma Rogan	Limerick	humor,