L Milton Hankins Poet Couplet

A Lapse In My Brain

Oh, Sir, surely you must be mistaken
For I have every precaution taken
To never allow a ticket to go into arrears
Hearing of these arouses my deepest fears
Thinking I must have a lapse in my brain
No, no!  It cannot be this sorry refrain
I have never felt such a betraying kiss
As this, that I might have been remiss
Failing to pay a debt you say that I owe
Alas! I shall have to check my finances, tho’
I’m sure I’ll find that these have been paid
I quite remember on the hall bureau, I laid …
Uh, …  I remember writing the payment drafts
To the DMV … yes, the DMV … oh, drats,
But did I forget to put them in the mail?
Give me my license, I’ll send them without fail!

THIRD PLACE WINNER
Written February 1, 2022
especially for “DMV” Poetry Contest
sponsored by Matt Caliri

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Bill Baker February 20, 2022 at 10:20 AM Congrats, Milt. Made me laugh! Bill L Milton Hankins February 22, 2022 at 5:10 PM Good! Then my poem achieved its purpose. Thanks, friend.

Gary Radice February 15, 2022 at 11:05 AM Hope you are enjoying your break Milt - I'm enjoying your poetry :) Cheers - Gary L Milton Hankins February 22, 2022 at 5:11 PM Just got back home this evening, Gary. Had a wonderful time. Thanks.

Greg Gaul February 15, 2022 at 10:33 AM Your poem was so witty...sorry, I forgot what I was going to say...a little lapse today. Such fun Milt, congrats on your win. L Milton Hankins February 22, 2022 at 5:11 PM Thank you so much, Greg, it happens to the best of us!

Alexis Y. February 15, 2022 at 7:52 AM Hi Milt, You penned a good one for the contest theme. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a nice day -Alexis L Milton Hankins February 22, 2022 at 5:12 PM Thank you so much, Alexis.

Charles Messina February 15, 2022 at 1:38 AM Brilliant and as witty as all your writes, Milton. Big congrats on your 3rd place win! Charlie L Milton Hankins February 22, 2022 at 5:12 PM Thank you, Charlie. You are so kind!

Beata Agustin February 14, 2022 at 8:52 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Reason A. Poteet February 14, 2022 at 7:49 PM Hilarious, J. Milton. You won't fool anyone at DMV which we lovingly call the DMZ in our town, but you set our eyes afire. Great response to the prompt. Congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2022 at 10:43 AM This would be a tough subject for me to come up with a poem for but you give an excellent example of how it’s done. Congratulations on your wonderful second placement Milton. Happy Valentine’s Day. Blessings xxoo

Janice Canerdy February 14, 2022 at 9:51 AM Milton, this is a real HOOT! CONGRATS on your podium win. Last line--a great wrap-up. Janice

Matt Caliri February 14, 2022 at 9:18 AM Excellent work getting 3rd place in my DMV contest!

Caren Krutsinger February 3, 2022 at 8:02 AM I like your end rhymes. They worked well together Hank. L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 8:53 AM Thanks. Now if I can only scrape together the money to pay those old fines! LOL

Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2022 at 10:43 AM Yes, a little white lie or two to try to dismiss a ticket, but they usually see right through it as they have heard it all. A nice entry for the contest Milton. Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 10:48 AM Thank you, Connie. I am hopeful....

Joseph May February 2, 2022 at 4:37 AM Well penned Milton, I like the ending, the check's in the mail! L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM For some reason, I don't think this ploy would work, but it was worth a try, and it rhymed well. (chuckling)