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Convince Me

Convince me I am wrong to assume You only mean for me the best, For I am prone to believe your words In them your intentions seem manifest. Holding feelings very close to my chest Your compliments inspire me to excel, Yet sometimes I sense vainglorious praise And an insincere sappiness, I can’t tell. Convince me I am right to presume You only mean for me the best, And I shall continue to receive your words Believing your intentions in them manifest. written March 2, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/3/2022 8:52:00 AM

"vainglorious praise" - what? Oh my! I am running to my dictionary now!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/3/2022 9:29:00 AM

That's an old adjective that just cropped into my head, Caren, and I'm not sure it was appropriate...but the syllables worked! (chuckling) I've been writing stuff recently that I don't where it comes from.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/3/2022 4:30:00 AM

Wisely observed, Milt but judge not their guilt, for as life play does enact, we need not react

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/3/2022 9:30:00 AM

Ah, but sometimes we simply cannot keep from reacting. It's called human nature.

Marco Chies

Date: 3/3/2022 4:15:00 AM

wow, this is certainly one of those texts that force us to reflect... dealing with these very subjective nuances of thought is something that requires the dexterity that only Milton has... on the other hand, it is a trap for the unwary whose praise is not based on sincerity... but come on: congratulations Milton, excellent and deeply engineered poem, my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/3/2022 9:30:00 AM

Thank you so much, Marco. I'm not sure the "congratulations" is warranted, but I'll take it! Your thoughts and comments are always so appreciated.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/2/2022 6:19:00 PM

I presume you are right Milt, I assume you always try not to lie. Convince Me, beaut title and Quatrain.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/2/2022 7:16:00 PM

Indeed, I do. However, many times I am not sure those people who communicate with me are telling me their honest feelings. I assume everyone is, but how can one be sure?

Alfredo Gonzales

Date: 3/2/2022 2:34:00 PM

Wonderful write.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/2/2022 7:16:00 PM

Thanks so much, Alfredo. It's good to make your acquaintance, to hear from you.