L Milton Hankins Poet Monorhyme

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 March 24, 2022 at 3:07 AM Fabulous monorhyme! Wonderfully done! L Milton Hankins March 24, 2022 at 10:12 AM Thanks, Caren. Your comment is truly inspiring to me.

Jeff Kyser March 21, 2022 at 8:23 PM We get the citation posthumously: past expiration date! L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 8:30 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 March 21, 2022 at 7:14 PM Everyone need a rousing ovation sometime in their life, you’ve got one here sent with good cheer… Belle L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 8:30 PM Thanks, Belle. I'm doing some clapping for you, too. I enjoy your work immensely...especially your clever rhymes.

Gershon Wolf March 21, 2022 at 6:11 PM I showed this to Hilary Clinton. She turned green. lol. :) L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 8:32 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 March 21, 2022 at 5:54 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 March 21, 2022 at 8:35 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.