L Milton Hankins Poet Quintilla

A Costly Mistake

Single mistakes can be costly,
Surely a statement made falsely
Will get you time in the slammer
And create lots of loud clamor,
So never enter a false plea.

written July 3, 2021

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Unseeking Seeker July 11, 2021 at 8:22 PM Great message here in a compact 8 syllable per line format. I think I’ll give this form a shot! L Milton Hankins July 11, 2021 at 9:08 PM Great! Thanks for your comments, Unseeking Seeker. I'll look forward to reading your quintilla. Have a wonderful week ahead.

Maurice Rigoler July 3, 2021 at 5:36 PM Honestly is always the smart policy. Good point. / Maurice. Thanks for reading my spider and fly poem. L Milton Hankins July 3, 2021 at 6:05 PM It certainly is, Maurice. You're welcome, and thanks for commenting on this one. I appreciate it. I enjoy your poems very much.

Sotto Poet July 3, 2021 at 5:04 PM That's right, Milton. One error may shatter a whole existence. L Milton Hankins July 3, 2021 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Lasaad. So true. I appreciate your thoughts.

Heidi Sands July 3, 2021 at 3:08 PM True, good point Milton :) L Milton Hankins July 3, 2021 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Heidi, for your thoughtful comment.