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Electric Bills

I am thinking I might just go out drinking If I see many more red and green lights blinking The thought of more icicles, shimmering still Increasing my anxiety about my electric bill. written December 17, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/23/2021 1:27:00 AM

I would join you if I could drink without getting violently sick, but since I can't, I will just wave from the porch with the dogs.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/23/2021 8:15:00 AM

There you go! And, be sure to pay your electric bill!

Marikate Kingston

Date: 12/22/2021 6:55:00 PM

Milton, I think you have motivated me to drink a hot buttered rum, while holding my "shocking" bill. Tee hee

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/22/2021 7:54:00 PM

I hear you loudly and clearly, Marikate. Yes, have that hot buttered rum, and maybe ask for an extension or a budget plan??? (chuckling)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/18/2021 9:58:00 AM

That is something a good many people in KY will not need to worry about this month! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/18/2021 10:39:00 AM

This is so true, Rico, but I doubt that there will be much decorating either.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/18/2021 9:30:00 AM

It's the water bill that is expensive for me. Yuletide greetings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/18/2021 10:41:00 AM

I think that is probably true of most island countries, Victor. I have always wanted to visit Malta, but it just wasn't in the cards. I read your bio, and it sounds like you had a very successful career in government service. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

John Lawless

Date: 12/18/2021 6:57:00 AM

Milt, there is a great irony between the title of the poem, ELECTRIC BILLS and the form of the poem, LIGHT VERSE....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/18/2021 9:02:00 AM

I believe there is, John. I actually didn't realize this until you pointed it out. Thanks for your comment.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/18/2021 2:58:00 AM

Ha ha, Milton this is a cute one, adulting spoils the fun!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/18/2021 9:03:00 AM

So it does, Tania. Thanks for the read and your comment.