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How Many Times Have You Wondered

How many times have you wondered
     Why the poor are so many, the rich are so few?
          Why children laugh at inconsequential things?
               While older folks are forever forgetting
                    What it is they're trying to do?
How many times have you wondered
     Why you don't make more money for the work you do?
          Why we fret at being confined for a week  --
               Are animals really happy living in a zoo?
How many times have you wondered
     Why it is slower going and faster returning home?
          Why there's little to do when what's finished is done.
               How in the world do honeybees make a comb?
How many times have you wondered
     Why today's youngsters play their music so loud?
          Why the only parking spot available is always too short?
               And, why is it just simpler to follow the crowd?

written August 5, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/8/2021 1:13:00 PM I have wondered all of these things at one time or another. Lovely rhymes Hank! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/8/2021 1:20:00 PM Yeah, I suppose we all have. It was just some thoughts that I had in mind and put them together in this verse. Thanks for the read.

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/8/2021 12:29:00 AM From your comment to Gershon, I hope its good news for you. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/8/2021 9:15:00 AM Yes, it was good news, Tom. Thanks for your thoughts.

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/7/2021 8:18:00 PM Many questions to ponder here, Milt. My favorite is -- Why is it slower going to the anticipated place than it is on the return trip home. Seems it's always that way. A profound truth here. Thanks, gw Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/7/2021 8:26:00 PM Glad you found something that caught your interest, gw. I was awaiting the results of tests in the hospital and wondering why it takes sooooo long! Good to be back home. My thanks to you for your thoughts.