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Ignoring Is Bliss

I shall not be moved to respond When hurts are hurled about, ‘Tis best not to waste my time Or even raging, in anger shout, For I shall hold my tongue, you see And think of lovely things. Best not to wallow in another’s slime The happy heart always sings, An unruly word is best unspoken If all around you folks are bleating, I have found that ignoring is bliss Refrain from what’s not worth repeating. FIRST PLACE WINNER written April 12, 2022 for "To Lighten the Load" poetry contest sponsored by Angela Tune

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 5/9/2022 2:55:00 PM

"When hurts are hurled about"is good advice, especially around narcissistic personalities. I told you I would be congratulating you again. If I ever place in a contest you are in, that would really be something. You are a fantastic writer.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 5:58:00 PM

Oh, barbara, you are definitely too kind and you need to read more...but I do love the admiration! Thank you!!!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/9/2022 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write with great wisdom. Now if everyone could only do this the world would be a better place. Have a blessed day..............

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 9:27:00 AM

Ah, if only we could! It would be a better place, indeed. Thanks, Paula.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/9/2022 7:24:00 AM

"I shall hold my tongue" - Greatest thing in the world, perhaps. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 7:44:00 AM

Thanks, Chris. It's one of the hardest things in the world to do.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/13/2022 10:54:00 AM

So glad to see this one, Milt. Words of wisdom, happiness, and peace! Shalom, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/14/2022 11:35:00 AM

Shalom to you, too, gw. I wish I could always live by this advice. I was writing it for me!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/12/2022 1:10:00 PM

Wise "Best not to wallow in another’s slime" - and great when you get to this point.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/12/2022 1:48:00 PM

I think so. I do, indeed.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/12/2022 10:37:00 AM

Great wisdom to follow, Milt. Sometimes, it's hard.. I feel like the fight at the Alamo , was a similar impulsive act as the invasion on the white house. We are to build not destroy. Tom is right... Putin is a putdown..

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/12/2022 11:34:00 AM

Thanks so much, Eve, for your insights and thoughts. I hope you are following Jeff Kyser, Eve. He is writing some absolutely wonderful rhymes for children. I think you would enjoy them!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/12/2022 10:21:00 AM

It certainly is Milton, ignoring them and walking off means you are the better person. But I make one exception, that poor excuse for a human being Putin. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/12/2022 11:35:00 AM

Me, too, Tom. That SOB needs to feel the wrath of the world coming down on him. I appreciate all the work you have done to remind us of his satanic intentions and activities. Blessings, Tom.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/12/2022 10:11:00 AM

Very smart wisdom, friend. But the tendency of most is to retaliate in kind. Still it's better to try than decline. / Maurice