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How Do I Write

How do I write of prettier things-- Roses, ribbons, and diamond rings-- While these angry thoughts persist Loathing for the unclean masses Lost in immoral debauched morasses, What good ensues if I shall insist Upon honor and truth the moralist brings, While doing nothing until the skylark sings? Written September 10, 2021 [This poem employs a variation of the reverse rhyme scheme I often use: aabccbaa.]

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/12/2021 12:52:00 PM

"What good ensues shall insist Upon honor and truth the moralist brings, - I hope so!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/12/2021 5:38:00 PM

Yes, indeed. I was taught that growing up, and I still try to follow those early lessons my momma taught me.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/10/2021 8:39:00 PM

I trust we will all hear the skylark sing very soon...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/11/2021 8:57:00 AM

Me, too, Shirley. Thanks for your reaction to my poem.

John Lawless

Date: 9/10/2021 6:15:00 PM

"lost in immoral debauched morasses" YIKES!! LOVE THAT LINE MILT.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/10/2021 6:40:00 PM

Sure, John. You can borrow it, if you like. I shall look for it while reading your poetry, and I promise I'll not say a word! It is a particularly odorous line, in my opinion, conjuring up the illicit sex industry and sex trade.