L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

An Odorous Attitude

As time passes by, people pass through
In all walks of life and ways of behaving
Most are congenial, but I’ve noticed a few
Who, apparently, have an inane craving

For causing a ruckus whenever they can
For the life of me, I can’t figure out why
They enjoy riling, and getting out of hand
But, I am thankful they’re in short supply.

Their type explain why we always have war
[Oh, on a much smaller scale, to be sure]
These people who have a burr up their a***
And want to spread around their manure.

They seem invested in getting their way
Always expressing a different point of view
Being confrontive and oppositional, I’d say,
It appears they have nothing better to do.

I appreciate many diverse ways of thinking
Knowing my opinion isn’t always the best,
But when I discover my attitude is stinking
I try to back off, giving the situation a rest.

Written August 16, 2022 
[***the British pronounciation
rhymes, well almost!]

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Kim Rodrigues August 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM We should evaluate. True enough! L Milton Hankins August 17, 2022 at 1:18 PM I think we definitely should, Kim. Try to stay on the sunny side of the street!

Caren Krutsinger August 16, 2022 at 11:42 PM I agree, they have nothing better to do "an inane craving For causing a ruckus whenever they can" but I would desperately be trying to find something better. L Milton Hankins August 17, 2022 at 8:20 AM Me, too, Caren. I'd rather spend my time in happy pursuits.

Eve Roper August 16, 2022 at 6:45 PM Great verse, Milt. It wouldn't be interesting if we didn't have a difference of opinions and interesting people that love to stir the pot.. Many Blessings to you and yours my friend L Milton Hankins August 16, 2022 at 7:14 PM I suppose that's true, Eve. I love differences of opinions and interesting people, but I'm not much for meanness, nastiness, and unwarranted insults. I don't think you are either! Thanks for your sweet and thoughtful comment, my friend.

Jenna Logan August 16, 2022 at 2:59 PM What happened on your blog was the smelly rubbish of a couple of people who have a rotten attitude. You handled the ruckus with great patience in trying to explain what they either didn't comprehend or didn't want to understand. Totally missing the point. The battle there was miniscule compared to the rage inside their heads. I wish I could pity them, but I cannot condone attacking anyone simply because they disagree. That was uncivil. L Milton Hankins August 16, 2022 at 5:04 PM Thanks so much, Jenna. I like nothing better than to have nothing to do with such people. Thanks for your help!

Tom Cunningham August 16, 2022 at 2:19 PM Some people must lead very sad lives to be the way they are, I avoid them like the plague. Tom L Milton Hankins August 16, 2022 at 5:04 PM I surely do think so, Tom, and I, too, avoid them. Jenna Logan August 16, 2022 at 2:50 PM Yep.