L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

Iced Tea

The heat is so oppressive, I’m tempted to agree
Hell couldn’t be any hotter indeed, so I shall flee
To the arctic regions of my air-conditioned home
Becoming a sad recluse like a disconcerted gnome,
Thank goodness, I am a southerner of true gentility
Knowing the intrinsic value of homemade iced tea!

Written July 23, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger July 30, 2022 at 9:28 AM I am a recluse too, but not so sad about it. L Milton Hankins July 30, 2022 at 10:43 AM I uinderstand, Caren. Just drink up your iced tea!

I Am Anaya July 25, 2022 at 6:03 PM Just one thing, there is nothing better than, SUN TEA! A southern lady taught me that! ~Anaya L Milton Hankins July 25, 2022 at 6:45 PM There's certainly a lot of truth to this, Anaya!

Bill Baker July 25, 2022 at 5:33 PM A good glass of iced tea is sooooo satisfying! Have a glass of tea and relax my friend. Bill L Milton Hankins July 25, 2022 at 6:46 PM I'm not a really big tea drinker, but then West Virginians are not true southernors, either, Bill. Thanks. Enjoy your tea.

Jenna Logan July 24, 2022 at 1:59 AM You know we Southerners are sweet tea drinkers, so I loved this one. L Milton Hankins July 25, 2022 at 6:46 PM I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jenna. I would have taken you for a tea drinker! It's a good thing. Hmmm...someone famous said that, I think.

Michael Tor July 23, 2022 at 3:38 PM Ha ha. Nothing like ice tea. Green leaves brewed then sweetened with cane sugar. Adorned with many ice cubes maybe some lemon added. You got me thirsty Milton I am on my way to make some tea. Rest up and have one on me... L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 4:07 PM I think I will, Michael. It's a great way to beat the heat!