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Burr In the Butt

So God-fearing and righteous, so full of nice Her heart literally aches for a comment or two Placement on a list would be mighty nice, too, Into a dull life they would bring her some spice. Patriotic to a fault, not a kind word for Biden She’s a far right-wing lover of the “savoir faire?” But doesn’t seem to know the meaning of fair I am fearing she may be mentally slip-slidin’. She claims her friends were mostly fair-weather But they suffered her long as they possibly could, As long as any reasonable, sane person would Until they learned they were not of her feather. Here is the point, if you think you know a poet Who meets this honest, forthright description I can write for you an appropriate prescription, Keep your distance from her and do not blow it. A word or two of comfort in a comment to her Will be misunderstood; she will turn on you fast Forever after she’ll take you before the mast She’ll always hate; in her butt, you’ll be a burr! Written May 28, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2022 4:12:00 AM

I know more than one of her "She’s a far right-wing lover of the “savoir faire?” But doesn’t seem to know the meaning of fair" Ha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2022 9:43:00 AM

Yep, lots of them around. Unfortunately this one is here on the Soup. She has given me fits for two solid years. You don't even want to know this story! I'm just glad you have not had an encounter with her.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/29/2022 10:14:00 PM

I really enjoy your poetry, wit and way of telling stories!!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2022 9:27:00 AM

Thank you so much, arthur. I certainly appreciate your responses and insightful comments on my poetry.

Indiana Shaw

Date: 5/29/2022 8:28:00 AM

I worry too, Milton, I find there's is an unnecessary verbal aggression trying to get her point over, time and time again, so nicely wrote, Milts, and such a shame because on other days she writes such wonderful poetry, let us all stick with those . . . ; )

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 10:29:00 AM

I hear you, Indiana. Unfortunately, when she lashes out at a few of us, it doesn't encourage us to look fondly on any good stuff she writes. I wish she would stop the vitriol and give us a chance to be friends. I don't agree with her politics, but I wouldn't be nasty or mean to her at all. It's a shame!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/29/2022 2:16:00 AM

I've always believed if you've nothing good to say then keep it shut, it's worked for me. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 8:25:00 AM

I certainly agree with that, Tom. Apparently she doesn't, and occasionally, after one of her rants, I simply need to respond. And I shall continue to do so.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/28/2022 4:00:00 PM

Milt, well done and well said, not sure who this is referring to but I hope it makes this poet re-think their ways!

Tania Kitchin
Date: 5/29/2022 5:57:00 AM

I don't blame you! Please send me a soup mail and fill me in!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2022 6:51:00 PM

I would hope so, too, Tania, but I'm not going to keep my fingers crossed. Nothing I've tried has worked, so far. I give up for months, and then I just have to get something out.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/28/2022 3:09:00 PM

Strong personalities have a rough row to hoe in life. They can be their own worst enemy. It is sad when they can not see it. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2022 3:37:00 PM

I think that is true, Connie. And, it is sad when they cannot see it. Hope you are having a splendid weekend.

Marco Chies

Date: 5/28/2022 2:12:00 PM

lol lol llol - I'm happy to be your friend, I would never want to be the victim of your pen!!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2022 2:14:00 PM

(chuckling) You have no reason to ever worry, Marco. I have the highest respect for your talents and abilities, as you know. We just have gotten fed up with a few people who are mean, nasty, and vindictive, for no apparent reason. It seems to be completely unwarranted jealousy. I wish everyone success here on the site.

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/28/2022 12:47:00 PM

I am literally LOL! Your hammer hit all the nails, Milt. She knows nothing about having Savoir faire, but she certainly is a pain in the derriere! Being nice is not something she knows how to do, for friendship is something she seems to misconstrue.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2022 1:44:00 PM

Indeed, she does!

Jenna Logan
Date: 5/28/2022 12:59:00 PM

Indeed, she does, Milt. I'd love to expand on it, but don't want my comments to overshadow what you've posted. Maybe I'll use them in a separate post. She gives poets oodles of ammunition.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2022 12:52:00 PM

Thanks, Jenna. You've written a fine couplet there. You might enjoy expanding on it! She misconstrues more than friendship, however.