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Contagious Disease

Beware the loose tongue Spewing out mean, nasty words Contagious disease Harming the self and others Inner longing for solace June 1, 2021

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/3/2021 7:34:00 AM

Mr. Trump has no problem sleeping well, apparently. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/3/2021 8:21:00 AM

Mr. Trump is so delusional, he doesn't know whether he's coming or going...and he's getting worse! Instead of jail, he might wind up in a mental institution.

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 6/2/2021 7:42:00 AM

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. A Proverb echoed superbly in your poem.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2021 8:27:00 AM

Thanks, Kenneth. Good one to know!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2021 3:11:00 AM

"spewing out mean, nasty words" does not work well for me; I do not sleep well as it is.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2021 8:28:00 AM

Thanks for your insightful comment, Caren. I wouldn't think most people sleep well after spewing out nasty words! Have a terrific week, friend.

Ken Rone

Date: 6/1/2021 6:23:00 PM

Harming one's self indeed. Pride is internal but integrity is bestowed by others. - Ken

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 6:46:00 PM

Ken, thank you for your thoughtful comment, adding to the worth of my poem. Thanks for your visit and the read.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/1/2021 6:04:00 PM

Hadn't thought of nasty words as a 'contagious disease,' but you're right. They are. Indeed, they're a veritable epidemic. ~ Wearing a mouth mask

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 6:47:00 PM

Yes, unfortunately, they are, and they spread like wildfire. Masks do not help, I'm afraid, in this case.

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/1/2021 4:38:00 PM

Well said, Milton! Your tanka conveys a wise message! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 6:53:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kim. I appreciate your warm and kind thought.

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/1/2021 2:58:00 PM

It is true: what we spew out always comes back at us -- wise words. Great read!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 3:49:00 PM

Thanks, Joe. Appreciated your visit and your comment.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/1/2021 1:07:00 PM

True! Beware of loose tongue. Those words, can't be taken back. Good one! :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 1:09:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. I've learned the hard way, obviously!