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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

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Maurice Rigoler

June 3, 2021 at 7:34 AM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 3, 2021 at 8:21 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.

June 2, 2021 at 7:42 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

June 2, 2021 at 8:27 AM

Thanks, Kenneth. Good one to know!

Caren Krutsinger

June 2, 2021 at 3:11 AM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 2, 2021 at 8:28 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.

June 1, 2021 at 6:23 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 1, 2021 at 6:46 PM

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

June 1, 2021 at 6:04 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

June 1, 2021 at 6:47 PM

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

June 1, 2021 at 4:38 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 1, 2021 at 6:53 PM

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

Joseph P. DiMino

June 1, 2021 at 2:58 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 1, 2021 at 3:49 PM

Thanks, Joe. Appreciated your visit and your comment.

June 1, 2021 at 1:07 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

June 1, 2021 at 1:09 PM

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

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