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In Honor of Milt

Backhanded Apology Copyright © L MILTON HANKINS | Year Posted 2022 Sorry if I upset you, I really didn’t mean it Actually, I meant it Until I saw it upset you, Now I’m sorry you are Upset by my words But I got them said, Which I intended to do. L. Milton always impressed me with his sly humor amidst mostly very deep, spiritual thoughts. “Backhanded Apology” is one of his well-read pieces at 742 views. This apology is perfect for a very public person who is subject to personal remarks which could be double entendre at the outset. Milt was a fine person, likewise an excellent poet whose comments on my work were always positive and supportive. A Kentucky bluegrass native myself, I applaud his choice of retirement residency in Ashland; it is close to his roots in WV. We will all miss him at Poetry Soup. January 3, 2023

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/16/2023 10:55:00 PM

"L. Milton always impressed me with his sly humor amidst mostly very deep, spiritual thoughts" - A great tribute to a great poet. Congratulations!

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 1/19/2023 5:37:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj, I appareciate your comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/16/2023 1:50:00 PM

yes I enjoyed his sly wit too. I like this inventive approach to my tribute contest for Milt.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 1/16/2023 8:56:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea for honoring L. Milton in this way. He would be pleased.

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/14/2023 8:51:00 PM

Yes, he will be missed. You picked a perfect one to share RAP! This really does represent him :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 1/16/2023 8:57:00 PM

thank you Poet FJ. I am glad that our paths, Milton's, yours and mine crossed at Poetry Soup for a short while.