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Expect This of Me

So, I am a liberal, and you should expect this of me To be one who looks forward with a new approach, Thinking outside of the box, moving progressively. One inclined to play the game, seldom ever to coach, I check out the statements from the various media To be one who looks forward with a novel approach You can expect me to come up with a new idea, My opinions are many and open to expression I check out the statements from the various media. I am quick to make a most thoughtful confession I will always stand up for the underdog, the victim, My opinions are many and open to expression Let’s fix it if something’s wrong with the system I cannot wallow in criticism without any solution, I will always stand up for the underdog, the victim I’m a tree-hugger and an enemy of rank pollution So, I am a liberal, and you should expect this of me I cannot wallow in criticism without any solution, Thinking outside of the box, moving progressively. written January 23, 2022 #65 on BEST POEMS LIST for January 2022 POETRY SOUP

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/25/2022 1:29:00 AM

From one liberal to another liberal "liberal on comrade! Liberal on!" I really like this poem. Going to my FAVE list.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/25/2022 9:14:00 AM

Thank you so much, Caren. I really appreciate the FAVE. I believe every word of that poem!

Virginia Gelok

Date: 1/24/2022 7:48:00 AM

Yes, Yes, Yes! Your words say so much. Thanks for sharing. Now on to hug a tree.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/24/2022 9:16:00 AM

Thank you, Virginia. I never expect everyone to agree with my opinions, but I certainly do enjoy it when someone does. Your affirmative comment warmed my heart.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/23/2022 6:01:00 PM

lol I am a tree hugger, who doesn't follow politics, kind of naive when it comes to world issues, but I do love a good chat about spirituality , and mystical things. Nice write Milton,

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/23/2022 6:03:00 PM

I hear you, Mystic Rose Rose, and appreciate you. I don't follow politics as closely as I once did. I feel like it's time I leave that crap to the next generation. I'm too old to do much to solve problems, so I'll have to leave them to my children and grandchildren. Thanks!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 1/23/2022 3:48:00 PM

I can relate to this excellent poem. Thank you, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/23/2022 4:30:00 PM

I'm so glad, Shirley. I had a feeling you would like this poem.

Judy Ball

Date: 1/23/2022 2:57:00 PM

I'm a tree hugger and enemy of rank pollution. I cannot wallow in criticism without solution. Oh ME TOO! See you don't have to be a liberal to feel like that. Although my husband says I am one. Love this Milton. Good stuff. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/23/2022 4:32:00 PM

Nothing in the world wrong with being a liberal, despite the fact "liberal" is something of a dirty word among some. I would take what your husband says as a compliment, Judy. It's a good thing to be a liberal! What is he?