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Dear Friend

Dear friend of longstanding honor Come, sit beside me here My tale of woe is a yawner, But, one fitting your ear. My sin uneventful. She was most resentful, Not so consentual. You have stayed with me to the bitter end So sorry I cheated on her, dear friend. written October 21, 2021 [a Quietus - 8686, 666, a rhyming couplet and refrain]

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Mike Gentile

Date: 10/22/2021 4:08:00 AM

But, one fitting your ear - is so perfectly poetic all on its own Milton! Your poem illustrates the great value of friendship!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2021 9:58:00 AM

Thanks so much, Mike. I appreciated your thoughtful comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/22/2021 12:27:00 AM

This is an incredible write Hank. Unexpected totally.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2021 10:02:00 AM

Purely out of my "creative" imagination, Caren.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/21/2021 7:50:00 PM

I feel as if you've let me in on the most intimate of conversations. This is a stunner, Milt. Right into my FAVES. Thanks, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/23/2021 8:28:00 PM

The fact that it is fiction makes it an even better poem, actually -- revealing the poet's deep insights into human emotions. Bravo! ~ Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2021 10:02:00 AM

Hey, thanks so much, Gershon. It is pure fiction, however.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/21/2021 7:31:00 PM

Milton, you've crafted a fantastic poem. Such a brilliant and artistic presentation to a friend that you paint in words. Your faultless wording and excellent rhyming add to the enchantment of your verse.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2021 10:02:00 AM

Thank you so much, Lasaad. I appreciate your comments.