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Mourning a Friend

Blog Posted:12/22/2023 2:56:00 AM

L Milton Hankins was a wonderful friend to many of us. Today marks one year since his passing. Tom Cunningham has honored him with a new Milton Creek Saga that I'm sure will be read and appreciated for Tom's skill of storytelling, as well as a sincere tribute to Milt. He was a gentle man who advocated peace, but stood his ground for the right that everyone's opinion be heard.

Fate took Milt away without him being able to say adieu, and for us not to return his farewell. Perhaps it's a kinder way... not knowing when the time has come. His life was extinguished but a spark remains in our memories, embers that will forever glow in our hearts. No one will ever replace him or sit in his chair in Milton Creek.

In his memory, I've included one of Milt's poems. I feel it's one of many he wrote that conveys his life, his beliefs and his love.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Those Last Few Moments

In those last few moments of this journey
When my life passes before my eyes,
I see a childhood mixed with misery and joy
Overall, I think I was a mostly happy boy.

But I will also see a lad full of determination
To be more successful than anyone ever thought
And so, many victories in my life will flash past
They are the most important things that last.

I will see them, the ones I have dearly loved
Experiencing places, things we shared in kind,
Memories were made that will never go away
Because I am leaving the best of them behind.

Most of all, I look forward to seeing her face
Who shared most of my best times on earth,
I think I shall see her waiting there for me
As I make the journey into that fond eternity.

L. Milton Hankins ~ written December 18, 2021

Left us on December 22, 2022

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Smita
Kulkarni

Date: 12/28/2023 8:59:00 PM

What a nice tribute to Milton! I enjoyed reading his poetry.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/29/2023 2:26:00 AM

Thank you very much, Smita. Milt deserved to be remembered.

Bj
Legros Kelley

Date: 12/27/2023 4:40:00 PM

This is such a tender tribute to your dear friend Lin. Milton was amazing, and highly respected here on the soup. This poem you selected is incredibly precious as he looked to the eternal realm of his life and knowing it would go on even though the earthly phase of existence was finishing up. It is sweet that his eyes were already focusing on heaven in eagerness to see his beloved wife, waiting for him. It is hard to lose a dear friend or loved one. You have so beautifully honored his memory in sharing this post. Hugs and blessings to you Lin <3

Lin Lane
Date: 12/28/2023 5:38:00 AM

Thank you, BJ. I'm so pleased to read your kind words about Milt. He held many roles in life, and was a man admired by so many. He often spoke of Deb and their travels.

Sara
Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/27/2023 8:35:00 AM

Although I didn't personally know Milt, my hubby did; he spoke highly of him and his kind spirit. From the beginning Milt encouraged Bill as he learned about PS and about writing effectively Thanks for sharing this, Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/27/2023 9:00:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. Milt would’ve loved your poetry and your kindness to others. I admire that about you, too.

Unseeking
Seeker

Date: 12/26/2023 8:20:00 PM

Yes, Milt was special, full of life, courteous, an excellent poet, perfectionist, full of spiritual fervour and zest for life. He authored a book too, looking at nuances of Christianity as a religion.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/27/2023 8:57:00 AM

He had many talents and skills… a loyal friend to all who accepted his hand.

Sam
Kauffman

Date: 12/26/2023 10:57:00 AM

A lovely tribute, Lin! Milt left an indelible mark in this life with his ministry, his family, his writing, his dedication to PS and his many friends here in the soup. As long as one person remembers a departed one who is loved, they are not really gone or forgotten. Thank you for remembering! Blessings of the Christmas season to you!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/27/2023 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, Sam. He sure was all the things you mentioned. Milt will never be forgotten. I hope your New Year will be healthy and happy!

Bill
Baker

Date: 12/24/2023 5:09:00 PM

Thanks for posting this blog, Lin. Milt was a one-of-a-kind type of guy. He was one of a handful of people here on Poetry Soup that welcomed me and befriended me that first week. He was a dear friend, that read and commented on almost ever poem I wrote. We soup mailed every couple of days for the 14 months I was here before he passed. We had some great discussions on topics we had different opinions on. I miss him dearly, may he rest in peace. Thanks for sharing the poem, I only have the dozens of FAVs. Merry Christman my friend, Bill

Lin Lane
Date: 12/27/2023 8:52:00 AM

He really was a very special gentleman. It speaks highly of his reputation that so many poets respected him enough to comment on this blog and on Tom’s ‘Milton Creek Saga.’ Thank you, Bill.

Deb
M

Date: 12/24/2023 1:28:00 AM

Milton was so very lucky to have friends like you, Tom and soooo many others who cared, respected and adored him Lin. I didn't know Milton long but l could see the effect he had on others and what a wonderful poet he was and that he was held in such high regard! A lovely tribute! Debx

Lin Lane
Date: 12/24/2023 5:10:00 AM

Thank you so much for adding your thoughts. Deb. He was a friend to all who would accept his hand, offered it to those who were closed-minded. Next time you’re in the saloon, smile up at his chair.

Terry
Flood

Date: 12/23/2023 4:22:00 PM

A lovely tribute to our sadly lost elder statesman, Lin. I feel that Milt did say his adieu in that final, seemingly cryptic poem on Soup. Those words, ‘Bye bye, don’t cry’ sent a tingle down my spine before the news of his passing reached us. Historians can keep their ’Kiss me, Hardy’: Milt gets my vote for bravest last quote.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2023 6:59:00 PM

Terry, your comments are also a wonderful tribute to honor Milt. Thank you SO much. Hugs.

Joseph
May

Date: 12/23/2023 9:34:00 AM

A heartfelt tribute to Milt, his words and memory lives on, and his story will continue in Milton Creek...

Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2023 11:32:00 AM

Yes, it will, Joseph. Thank you for adding your kind words about Milt.

Kim
Rodrigues

Date: 12/23/2023 9:09:00 AM

I think of him often <3

Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2023 11:31:00 AM

He was the kind of man that's difficult to forget. Thank you, Kim.

Anitha
Jayasankar

Date: 12/23/2023 3:07:00 AM

Lin, such a nice tribute to dear Milton, by posting one of his poems... Thank you for sharing... Hugs... ~ Ani

Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2023 5:07:00 AM

Thank you very much for your comments, Ani.

Beryl
Edmonds

Date: 12/22/2023 7:34:00 PM

A wonderful tribute to Milton on the first anniversary of his passing Lin.That last poem he wrote was so good, it was as if he knew it’d be the last one he wrote for the soup. Belle

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 8:17:00 PM

Thank you for your sweet sentiments, Belle.

Mark
Koplin

Date: 12/22/2023 2:06:00 PM

I can’t believe it’s been a year already. I love your tribute here Lin! I can’t help but thinking of the big smile he must have had when he saw her waiting for him. He was a good man and a loyal friend! I hope Tom’s tribute poem is showcased on potd. Thank you for keeping his memory alive here on the soup, I know I appreciate it.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 2:09:00 PM

Milt was a very special friend to so many of us, so it's fitting that Tom's 'Milton Creek Saga' and this blog serve as a reminder that he's missed. Thank you, Mark, for being among those of us who respected him as a friend and a poet.

Craig
Cornish

Date: 12/22/2023 12:07:00 PM

A very special and timely tribute!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 1:32:00 PM

Thank you for commenting, Craig. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Susan
Ashley

Date: 12/22/2023 8:34:00 AM

Dear Lin, A beautiful and touching tribute to honor the anniversary of Milton's passing. A perfect poem to mark the occasion. Fondly remembered always, he was an inspiring poetry friend and lovely poet. Warmest wishes and thank you for posting, Lin.. ~Susan

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 9:00:00 AM

Hi Susan and thank you for joining your thoughts with all of us who miss Milt very much. He was never in fear of expressing himself because he was a straightforward man. With Milt, what he wrote was what he believed.

Linda Alice
Fowler

Date: 12/22/2023 5:49:00 AM

Beautiful tribute Lin. I miss him as well. A kind gentleman, true to himself, and a friend to so many. Thank you for posting. :)

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 6:31:00 AM

He will never be forgotten by so many of us whose lives he touched. Thank you, Linda.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/22/2023 5:59:00 AM

I don't think he will ever be forgotten here. You are a dear to venerate him with your remembrance.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 5:57:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. He was humble and kind, even to those who were haughty, and always stood behind his ideals. He didn't hesitate to speak up for his friends. Milt deserves to be remembered within our community, and always in the Creek.

Constance
La France

Date: 12/22/2023 5:30:00 AM

Lin, you have penned a beautiful blog in honor our our Milt, I miss him too! He was a wonderful kind man. Like Tom, pointed out in his comment, in his last poem, he wrote, "bye bye don't cry." I used those words in my tribute poem to him after his death, writing" but that is all I do." And the poem you posted of Milt's is fantastic, I will for sure go read Tom's lastest Milton Creek poem, blessings

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 5:53:00 AM

Constance, I recall your poetic tribute to Milt, and those of all the others who loved him and appreciated the gentle man that he was. I didn't think responding to these comments would affect me, but they are, and that's as it should be. Thank you for your kind memories of Milt.

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 12/22/2023 5:22:00 AM

We certainly won't forget him, he supported so many on here and left such a huge void when he passed away. I sometimes think of his last poem on here (I need a vacation) his last four words were, bye bye, don't cry, I often wonder did he know. Lovely blog Lin, honouring a fine poet and a gentleman. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 5:51:00 AM

I can't bear to read that one, Tom. He knew the problems of his ill health, but I can assure you that Milt had no idea his death was imminent, but oh how fitting were those final words he left for us. Thank you for your tribute saga of Milton Creek and your sentimental comments here.

Jan
Allison

Date: 12/22/2023 4:17:00 AM

His memory will live on through your wonderful tribute and it was a brilliant idea to post one of his poems with your blog. He was a dear friend to so many on soup and is sadly missed. I can't wait to read the latest installment in the Milton Creek Saga. hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 4:21:00 AM

Tom has posted the new saga and as always, his verses are wonderfully expressed... leaving a bit of a mystery at the end. lol Milt lives on in the Creek and in our hearts. Thanks, Jan, and keep his chair lifted in the Manx.

John
Lawless

Date: 12/22/2023 4:15:00 AM

He was one of the good ones.....still is.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 4:19:00 AM

He truly was, John. He encouraged so many of us in so many ways. Thank you.

Tania
Kitchin

Date: 12/22/2023 3:49:00 AM

Lin, a wonderful tribute to Milton. It's hard to believe he's been gone a year. His kind ways and and wonderful words are missed but will live on in his poetry.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2023 4:18:00 AM

Time moves more quickly than we'd like it to. He was always kind, even to those who provoked him, but that was their loss. He was a good man who believed in finding something positive in all situations and he's missed so very much. Thank, Tania. I've been reading him a lot, lately.

My Past Blog Posts


Mourning a Friend Date Posted: 12/22/2023 2:56:00 AM
The Pretense of Pointless Blogs Date Posted: 8/11/2017 4:25:00 PM
Vacation Contest Entries Date Posted: 2/9/2016 7:33:00 AM
A House in New Orleans Contest Date Posted: 1/28/2016 2:53:00 PM
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POSITVELY only positive thoughts...No NEGATIVE nasties Date Posted: 12/22/2015 11:40:00 AM

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Dr Fauci	Rhyme	truth,
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