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Deaf Ears

When our suggestions fall on deaf ears
And what we think carries little weight,
We begin to realize our deepest fears
When ideas we cherish do not resonate.

Saddened by another’s lack of concern
When our suggestions fall on deaf ears
Deep down we feel a bit of heartburn,
Occasionally it wells up in bitter tears.

At heart, we have their best, our peers
And share only what we think is wise,
When our suggestions fall on deaf ears
Or, are met with utter disdain and guise.

‘Tis best to slough off disappointment
Replace it with thoughts of good cheers,
And follow up with a fun entertainment
When our suggestions fall on deaf ears.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written April 31, 2022
Brian Strand's Standard Contest

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Sara Kendrick Date: 4/9/2022 3:51:00 AM I have quickly read your winning entry in Brian's contest and found it worthy of its honor. Congrats. Sara Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/9/2022 7:57:00 AM Thank you so much, Sara. An endorsement from you is always appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/5/2022 6:24:00 AM Heartfelt with great refrains! A fun form! Congratulations, Milton! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/5/2022 7:57:00 AM Thank you so much, Kim. I enjoyed writing the poem, and I'm so glad you enjoyed reading it.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 4/5/2022 1:08:00 AM Each breath a new dawn, so shrug and move on ~ enjoyed your musings, Milt, congrats on your win! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/5/2022 7:57:00 AM Thank you, Unseeking. Sometimes that is the only sensible way!

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/5/2022 1:04:00 AM It', indeed, heartbreaking "When our suggestions fall on deaf ears" - Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/5/2022 7:58:00 AM Chris, your thoughts are always appreciated. Thank you.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/2/2022 11:57:00 PM Hear! Hear! I am all about good cheer! "‘Tis best to slough off disappointment Replace it with thoughts of good cheers," Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/3/2022 9:08:00 AM Absolutely. I couldn't agree more with you.

Terry Miller Date: 4/1/2022 6:55:00 AM I find that more of my suggestions fall on deaf ears the older I get, great poem Milton. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/1/2022 7:57:00 AM Me, too, Terry. Seems like these youngsters are too interested in hearing from an old man. So, I've learned to temper my suggestions and opinions.

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/31/2022 6:11:00 PM It IS hard, isn't it? One tries his best to help, and the response is something like 'Whatever.' Nice recovery from the disappointment, Milt. :) Gershon Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/31/2022 6:32:00 PM I generally just try to move on. I don't seem to have learned in my long lifetime that most people don't care to hear my ideas! And...that's okay by me.

Indiana Shaw Date: 3/31/2022 3:57:00 PM This is a nice form, Milt's, and as to the content, you filled it so well, giving it a truly positive ending, I like it a lot . . . : ) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/31/2022 4:38:00 PM Indiana, for some reason I seem to be attracted to poetry forms with repeating lines. I don't know why. Thanks for your encouraging comment. I appreciate it.