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Backhanded Apology

Sorry if I upset you,
I really didn’t mean it
Actually, I meant it
Until I saw it upset you,
Now I’m sorry you are
Upset by my words
But I got them said,
Which I intended to do.

Written September 12, 2022
POEM OF THE DAY
Poetry Soup
September 14, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 9/16/2022 2:00:00 PM Congratulations on POEM of the Day! Well deserved! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/19/2022 8:51:00 AM Thanks, Caren. It was a real surprise!

Timothy Mattson Date: 9/16/2022 12:39:00 AM I finally found the time to read a few POTD, Milt, and yours was the one that stayed with me, well done. A testament to the power of words... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/19/2022 8:51:00 AM Thanks, Timothy. I truly appreciate it.

Terry Flood Date: 9/15/2022 3:19:00 PM Belated congratulations, Milt. Not sure how I missed your POTD, I probably expected someone else to get it. Oops! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/24/2022 5:45:00 PM (chuckling) Terry Flood Date: 9/19/2022 9:11:00 AM Gotcha! That was my backhanded apology. ;-) L Milton Hankins Date: 9/19/2022 8:51:00 AM That's okay, Terry. I certainly didn't expect it.

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 9/14/2022 11:00:00 PM Just now saw this Milton, sorry for coming here late to wish you... Hearty congratulations on your potd honor... Nowadays not getting enough time even to wish people for their potds... Your words so cleverly put together to apologize... excellent yet subtle... in light verse... I loved it and enjoyed reading it... Thank you for sharing this... God bless... ~ Ani Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/19/2022 8:52:00 AM Thanks, Anitha. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

John Watt Date: 9/14/2022 4:48:00 PM Milt, I think we've all been the recipients of backhanded apologies. Well stated in a lighthearted way, and congrats on your POTD ~ John Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/19/2022 8:52:00 AM Thank you, John. So true!

Ken Rone Date: 9/14/2022 3:35:00 PM A couple of intetesting twists here Milt. Yours are away my first read AND a POTD to boot. Congratulations! Best - Ken Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/19/2022 8:53:00 AM Thank you, Ken. I'm so happy to hear from you. Been a long time and I wondered what you were up to.

Robert Gorelick Date: 9/14/2022 1:43:00 PM Congratulations Milton on POTD! I don't care what everyone says about you, I still think you are a good guy! My intention is strictly humorous. Robert Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/19/2022 8:53:00 AM Thank you, Robert. It's good to know that you are a loyal friend. Which you are!

Constance La France Date: 9/14/2022 1:12:00 PM Milt, honest words and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~ Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 1:18:00 PM Thanks so much, Constance. I was truly surprised and really don't think the piece merited it, but....

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/14/2022 11:43:00 AM I like your 'hesitation move,' Milt. Were you an All-American basketball player in your day?!... Congrats on POTD! Cheers, Gershon Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 11:59:00 AM Nope. I was a band person.

Mark Koplin Date: 9/14/2022 11:43:00 AM Love it Milt!! Congratulations on potd! I guess sometimes the truth hurts. Lol Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 11:58:00 AM Thanks, Mark. I appreciate your read and comment.

Jim Slaughter Date: 9/14/2022 10:53:00 AM Well, it's the thought that counts...isn't it? Great piece, L M, and a good choice for POTD. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 11:59:00 AM Thank you, Jim. I suppose it is when it comes right down to it.

I Am Anaya Date: 9/14/2022 10:29:00 AM Congratulations on POTD Milt! A mini masterpiece that's perfectly clear. Makes for great daily impression! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 11:59:00 AM Thanks, Anaya. It came as a shock to me!

Arlo Parker Date: 9/14/2022 10:01:00 AM POTD with wit, depth, veracity...Well done, Mr. Milton. :-) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 10:05:00 AM Thanks, Arlo. I appreciate it.

Valsa George Date: 9/14/2022 9:32:00 AM This sounds funny and serious at th same time. You have made an apology and also set your heart free of all resentment. Congratulations, Milton on your POTD. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 9:54:00 AM Thanks so much, Valsa.

Eve Roper Date: 9/14/2022 7:34:00 AM Words sometimes need to be said to feel better inside. Hope you are doing well Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:06:00 AM You are absolutely right, Eve. I am, thank you.

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/14/2022 6:50:00 AM BIG congrats on POTD, Milton. I liked the interplay of words. Enjoy your day. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:08:00 AM Thank you, Vijay. I am shocked that this little poem is P.O.T.D.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 9/14/2022 6:46:00 AM Super sentiment Milt. Sorry you're upset, but not sorry I said what I said. You da man! Congratulations on your POTD honor! Linda Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:13:00 AM Thanks so much, Linda. Totally unexpected.

Bill Baker Date: 9/14/2022 6:38:00 AM Back to say congratulations on your POTD, Milt. Enjoy your special day my friend. Bill Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:13:00 AM Thank you, Bill. You just never know, do you?

Sara Kendrick Date: 9/14/2022 5:55:00 AM Congratulations on this fine work being on POTD. Sara Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:13:00 AM Thank you, Sara. You are too kind.

John Lawless Date: 9/14/2022 5:48:00 AM ...NOW IF HIS WOULD ONLY FIT ON A T-SHIRT...... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:14:00 AM Thank you, John. Yes, I suppose it would be fun on a T-shirt.

Mike Gentile Date: 9/14/2022 4:45:00 AM Congratulations Milt on your POTD honors!! Keep on riding high and enjoy!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:14:00 AM Thank you so much, Mike. I hope you are having a super week. I'm off on a short trip, but will be back on Monday.

Jeff Kyser Date: 9/14/2022 4:18:00 AM lol, see recent poem, and congrats, friend! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:15:00 AM Thanks, Jeff. I read the poem, also your Soup Mail. You and I are on the same page!

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/14/2022 4:13:00 AM wow that only shows how powerful words can be, as writers we are good at that, writing at the cutting edge, you made me stop and think, about how my words affect others. Incredibly insightful dear Milton, congrats on your POTD ! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:16:00 AM Thank you so much, Vie. I always cherish your thoughts and your comments.

Tania Kitchin Date: 9/14/2022 3:49:00 AM Milt, well said, congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:16:00 AM Thanks, Tania. Hope you are having a great week.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 9/14/2022 2:38:00 AM A Machiavellian apology, with a the satirical touch of Oscar Wilde! Congrats on POTD, Milt! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/14/2022 8:17:00 AM Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. Totally unexpected and unbelievable that this little piece could be P.O.T.D.!

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