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I, the Chameleon

Some folks call me a comedian Others think I’m not funny at all I suppose I must be a chameleon Changing colors as I crawl. I don’t consciously try to be funny Too serious will fit me neither A chameleon doesn’t earn money But then I don’t much … either. Like Popeye, I y’am who I y’am It seems I can’t be anyone other, So, I’ll face life like I give a damn Better to laugh at me than smother. Written October 7, 2022

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John Lawless

Date: 10/8/2022 8:08:00 AM

Just as the leopard we must accept our spots.....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2022 8:39:00 AM

Absolutely, John. It's so important for us to just be who we are!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/8/2022 7:22:00 AM

When we get to this point "Like Popeye, I y’am who I y’am" we are joyous in our self!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2022 8:02:00 AM

Yep, we are. And that's how we should all be.

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/8/2022 5:16:00 AM

Wise words Milt, be true to oneself! I totally relate to your words and feel much the same! Great write!! Happy Saturday!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2022 8:02:00 AM

Thanks so much, Mike. Good to hear from you. I hope your weekend sparkles!

Becky Forbes

Date: 10/7/2022 8:07:00 PM

Just read a post on social media that claimed authenticity to be an attractive trait. Gives others a pass to let their true colors show. Sets the example, you may say. Thank you for that example :-)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2022 9:18:00 PM

Thank you, Becky. I believe that is so important.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/7/2022 6:44:00 PM

We can only be who we are my friend. Thanks for sharing...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2022 7:22:00 PM

This is so true, Michael. Popeye was right! And, the important thing is that we be ourselves rather than trying to be someone we are not.