L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

A Thing Called Elvis

Popularity was a thing called Elvis
Exposed to the hungering masses
Ability to sing with a shaky pelvis
Sex appealing to poor lonely lasses,
Comes once-in-a-lifetime, you see,
The likes of such from Mississippi. 

Written October 27, 2022

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Gershon Wolf October 28, 2022 at 3:07 PM He was something, alright. ... But talk about being exploited. He was more victim than anything else, signing a lifetime contract for a mere 10% of the take from his records and concerts with 'Mr. Parker.' that shrewd businessman. Oh, well. L Milton Hankins October 28, 2022 at 7:25 PM You are so right, gw. "Colonel" Parker was only interested in the "Colonel," and he made the most off of Elvis back then.

Krish Radhakrishna October 28, 2022 at 5:01 AM he was special in his days but had to suffer social and political arrows all the time! Sad he died of Liver cirrhosis from excess alcohol! Nice write!!! I intend visiting his place in Memphis. My son is a great fan. L Milton Hankins October 28, 2022 at 8:47 AM Thanks for your comment, Krish. You'll enjoy your visit and will learn so much about Presley.

Line Gauthier October 27, 2022 at 5:59 PM Well done, Milton ~ delightful L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 9:07 PM I'm glad you liked it, Line.

Caren Krutsinger October 27, 2022 at 4:58 PM I was listening to Elvis, the Beatles, Cher, Tina, and the like this morning when I looked down and realized I was driving 92 miles an hour! My car was not even shaking! L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 9:08 PM I would have been! Caren, you must watch that lead foot!

Robert L. Hinshaw October 27, 2022 at 4:46 PM Elvis was an interesting and entertaining guy, indeed, Milton. I just finished reading a book by one of his step-brothers, with whom he was very close and his step-bro cast him as a very caring and underneath it all, a very religious man. Well Done, sir - Bob H L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 9:15 PM That is so true, Robert. Many years ago, a minister friend who knew Elvis personally said he was an exceptionally good young man who was always working around the church. A Christian boy.

Ilene Bauer October 27, 2022 at 1:31 PM well done, milton! i was never a big fan but i can understand his appeal... L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 2:10 PM Me neither, Ilene. Frankly, I never figured out his appeal.

Robert Gorelick October 27, 2022 at 12:33 PM Elvis always had me itching like a man in a fuzzy tree--he had me all shook up! Robert Gorelick October 28, 2022 at 1:40 PM You don't want to know, lyrics from "All Shook Up" L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 2:11 PM (chuckling) Well, Robert, I have no idea what "itching like a man in a fuzzy tree" would be like. Don't know what a "fuzzy tree" is.

Eve Roper October 27, 2022 at 11:20 AM Elvis was never a favorite, well said and described. Many blessings to you my friend and wishes come true. L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 11:56 AM Thanks so much, Eve. Actually, I wasn't either.

Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2022 at 10:17 AM Elvis was AWESOME. though his private life, not so much. Good one, Milt. Did you see the new Elvis movie? L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 11:57 AM I saw one fairly recently, but I can't remember what it was. I visited his home and park in Tupelo, Mississippi, last summer.

Tom Cunningham October 27, 2022 at 9:55 AM Great performer he was too, sadly drugs and junk food were his downfall. Tom L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 11:58 AM I'm afraid so, Tom, like too many good performers.