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A Rousing Ovation

It is no secret that some people crave affirmation Seeking anyone who will give them confirmation, Apparently not grounded in their own foundation Wanting anyone to tell them they are a sensation. What a pity! For every person is awarded citation Here, in life, for having their own unique duration Keep in mind, not many will get a royal coronation But be happy, for you deserve a rousing ovation! Written March 21, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/24/2022 3:07:00 AM

Fabulous monorhyme! Wonderfully done!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2022 10:12:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. Your comment is truly inspiring to me.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/21/2022 8:23:00 PM

We get the citation posthumously: past expiration date!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2022 8:30:00 PM

True. I believe most poets became famous after they bought the farm. I doubt I'll ever write anything worthy of future generations, but that doesn't keep me from writing. Out of thousands of poems, I probably have two or three that will outlive me. I hope so, anyway.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/21/2022 7:14:00 PM

Everyone need a rousing ovation sometime in their life, you’ve got one here sent with good cheer… Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2022 8:30:00 PM

Thanks, Belle. I'm doing some clapping for you, too. I enjoy your work immensely...especially your clever rhymes.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/21/2022 6:11:00 PM

I showed this to Hilary Clinton. She turned green. lol. :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2022 8:32:00 PM

Envious of you, gw, or me? Hilary has more accolades in one hand than I'll ever have. Yes, gw, I'm a Hilary fan! I'm a gw fan, too, though, so that makes up for it, eh?

Marco Chies

Date: 3/21/2022 5:54:00 PM

'not many will get a royal coronation'... you're right, most people, including many of us, will always be pawns in this chess of existence. the good news is that even kings can be overthrown by a pawn determined to win. the problem is that determination is the opposite of laziness, my biggest flaw.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/21/2022 8:35:00 PM

Aw, Marco, I find that hard to believe...your biggest flaw, that is. Determination has fueled most of my creative efforts my entire life. I came from very poor coal miner stock, but, from early childhood I have been determined to succeed at whatever I do. "Even kings can be overthrown..." but beggars (the poor) can become incredibly successful, too. Think Whoopi Goldberg and J. K. Rowlings, for just two examples.