A Flair For Comedy

Some people are naturally funny They have a flair for comedy, Seems everything they say or do Illustrates laughter as a remedy. Many times quite unwittingly They say something not as a joke, But it gets gales of uproarious laughs Because it was a comic who spoke. Often it’s merely a facial expression That gets an audience’s attention Other comedians rely on story lines And funny catch-phrases for retention. Folks say I have some natural ability To make people around me laugh, I haven’t the foggiest notion why Except I’ve always been prone to gaffe.
Written November 7, 2022

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Date: 11/9/2022 5:06:00 AM
That a wonderful talent to possess Milt! Some folks say the same about me as well and if I can make someone laugh, it just feels great!! Your poem is spot on!! Happy Wednesday!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/9/2022 7:40:00 AM
Thanks so much, Mike. It does feel really good to make others smile or laugh. You have a good week, my friend.
Date: 11/8/2022 6:50:00 AM
The ability to brighten the day of others around you is a gift not everyone possesses, but I think you have it, Milt. Having empathy and a good attitude can get you far in life, my friend.
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Date: 11/8/2022 7:52:00 AM
Thank you so much, Lasaad. It's always so good to hear from you.
Date: 11/7/2022 9:39:00 PM
I have known people with a natural ability to make others laugh. They are such fun to be around! I enjoyed your poem, Milton. :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/8/2022 7:52:00 AM
Thank you, Evelyn. I'd like to think that you have that ability, too.
Date: 11/7/2022 6:43:00 PM
Some people just have that ability to just put a smile on others faces, I truly believe you fit that bill, Milt. Kindness and humor go a long way my friend. Smiling :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/7/2022 7:08:00 PM
Aw, that's awfully nice of you to say, Charlie. I don't really try, but I like to think that I make people smile by being kind and thoughtful. Thank you.
Date: 11/7/2022 6:04:00 PM
Some people indeed do have that talent. One dentist I had merely opened his mouth and it made me laugh. Sure wish I could have kept him but had to move. In same area was a wonderful eye doctor who met up in the late hours to help with my son’s eye infection.
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Date: 11/7/2022 7:10:00 PM
Everything goes better when we are with people who care and who are personable and who make us enjoy experiences even when we are a bit apprehensive.
Date: 11/7/2022 2:26:00 PM
You can’t beat a good comedian, Milt… apparently it’s illegal.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/7/2022 3:30:00 PM
That's true, Terry. You can't. They'll throw you in the clinker.
Date: 11/7/2022 2:19:00 PM
Quite cute, Milt. I think of Jim Carey and Robin Williams as examples of natural comedians. Look how messed up poor Robin must have been
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Date: 11/7/2022 2:24:00 PM
I know, Andrea. He was so talented, so unbelievably gifted, but he must have been suffering turmoil inside. I wouldn't want to be like that even if it brought me fame and fortune. I like just how I am.
Date: 11/7/2022 2:00:00 PM
People say to me "you are funny" and I think "in what way?"
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Date: 11/7/2022 2:23:00 PM
About the same way here. I don't think I'm funny at all, but people tell me I am. I wish they'd tell me how.
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