L Milton Hankins Poet Couplet

In a Neighborhood Bar

Three drunken gentlemen in a neighborhood bar
Discussing the wise men who travelled afar:
Said one, that he found it “unlikely, at best”
They made that journey with very little rest,
Another said the star appeared in the east
But the Magi, in their haste, were travelling west.
The last gentleman, he was chuckling with glee
Said “It makes absolutely no difference to me!”

written October 11, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger October 15, 2021 at 11:45 AM When I am enthusiastic I can go a long time without rest, so I would have loved to have been sitting at the next table in that bar. I would have leapt over there and straightened them out about that. Thank you for giving me a new poem idea. L Milton Hankins October 15, 2021 at 12:38 PM You're welcome. This is the first time I've used the bar scene, but I can foresee more coming from that direction. I'll probably write some more letters to and from my aunts, as well.

Anselmo Boles October 12, 2021 at 3:51 PM Whatever the verdict, there's always "THE SPIRIT of alcohol to praise or blame"! Funny stuff Milt...ab L Milton Hankins October 12, 2021 at 5:03 PM Thanks so much for your comment, ab.

John Lawless October 12, 2021 at 12:51 PM But the bigger question in the bar is.... "whose round is it?" L Milton Hankins October 12, 2021 at 1:16 PM That may very well be right, John. Probably the guy who has picked up his tab and is leaving.

Gershon Wolf October 11, 2021 at 4:58 PM Well, eventually East meets West! ~ Starry-eyed L Milton Hankins October 11, 2021 at 5:47 PM Yep, I think so, in the long run!

Andrea Dietrich October 11, 2021 at 3:21 PM Great humor here, Milt. Love this. And thanks for your couplet contest and for your recent comments to me. L Milton Hankins October 11, 2021 at 5:52 PM Well, thank you, Andrea. I love reading your work. I think almost all of us do.

Jenna Logan October 11, 2021 at 2:28 PM The true story about the star and the 'wise' men is much different than popular teachings... such is my belief. But this is high humor and well done. L Milton Hankins October 11, 2021 at 2:34 PM Thanks, Jenna, for reading my poem and giving a thought-provoking comment.

Tom Cunningham October 11, 2021 at 1:04 PM Lol and the next day they won't remember a thing, just nursing a hangover. Tom L Milton Hankins October 11, 2021 at 1:10 PM So true, Tom. I love to listen to guys argue in a bar, when none of them know what they are talking about, but are dead certain they are right about something.

Rico Leffanta October 11, 2021 at 11:35 AM So it was just the journey? L Milton Hankins October 11, 2021 at 11:37 AM It's just a recollection of what they said, Rico.

Dave Cox October 11, 2021 at 11:32 AM Charming drunken conversation. Enjoyed reading this. Dave L Milton Hankins October 11, 2021 at 11:35 AM Thanks, Dave. I enjoyed writing it. When a bunch of guys get into conversation and drinking, they come up with some great lines.