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Full Disclosure

Did it ever enter your mind That I am not responsible For your inner well-being? And, I have neither the power Nor the will to make you happy, And, I refuse to bear the brunt Of your nasty, untamed temper, But, may I say, with due respect Your choosing to be a guttersnipe Makes you ugly inside and out. written August 2, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/7/2021 10:57:00 AM

What a lovely way to say what you feel.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/7/2021 4:25:00 PM

Caren, you were the source of this poem. Something you wrote about someone in one of your poems helped bring these thoughts to my mind. I thought about them and realized how true they are. No, I am not ever responsible for anyone's happiness but my own. Selfish? Possibly, but true.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/3/2021 5:49:00 PM

I'd say you inspect your respect pretty closely, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/3/2021 6:36:00 PM

I do, Gershon. I have to admit I had a certain women in mind when I wrote this. She was in my life for a while many, many years ago. But, it sort of sums up how i feel under similar circumstances with anyone. Thanks, Gershon for your comment.