L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

Beware the Ides of March

Beware the Ides of March he said
And soon thereafter he was dead,
How intuitive are they who know
How much longer they have to go,
Would you like to know the day
Or more precisely know the way?
I think not when thinking about it
The mystery doesn’t bother a bit.

written August 3, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger August 7, 2021 at 10:52 AM This made me smile "How intuitive are they who know How much longer they have to go," L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:34 PM I'm glad you got a smile out of this little piece, Caren. I did, too, actually.

Gershon Wolf August 5, 2021 at 6:56 PM I think we know what path to pursue in life, although many of us try to hide from this knowledge... Same thing with expiration date... Much food for thought here, Milt. Thanks, gw L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:34 PM Thanks so much, gw. Your words are always so on-target.

John Lawless August 4, 2021 at 4:00 PM We all come with a "best if used before" date...so get busy using it..... L Milton Hankins August 7, 2021 at 4:35 PM Such a good piece of advice, John. Having just come out of the hospital, I think I may have passed by "best if used before" date! So, I plan to use what's left!!!!

Mike Gentile August 4, 2021 at 10:42 AM Sometimes I think I would like to know but then think that I had better leave that alone! Ponderous poem !! L Milton Hankins August 4, 2021 at 12:18 PM I hear you, Mike. I'd be a busy, busy man cleaning up a lot of crap, if I knew. As it is, I'll just take it as it comes and let others clean up my messes.

Ann Peck August 4, 2021 at 7:56 AM Best not to think about it, except I think we all do. Nice rhyming. L Milton Hankins August 4, 2021 at 8:15 AM Thank you so much, Ann, for reading my poem. Yes, I think we all do whether we want to or not.

Joanna Daniel August 4, 2021 at 1:22 AM Many old people seem to know of their last day, my grandparents did:) But I like the way you end the poem:) L Milton Hankins August 4, 2021 at 8:18 AM Thanks so much, Jo. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.