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In Honor of Milt

Backhanded Apology
Copyright © L MILTON HANKINS | Year Posted 2022

Sorry if I upset you,
I really didn’t mean it
Actually, I meant it
Until I saw it upset you,
Now I’m sorry you are
Upset by my words
But I got them said,
Which I intended to do.


L. Milton always impressed me with his sly humor amidst mostly very deep, spiritual thoughts. “Backhanded Apology” is  one of his well-read pieces at 742 views. This apology is perfect for a very public person who is subject to personal remarks which could be double entendre at the outset.  Milt was a fine person, likewise an excellent poet whose comments on my work were always positive and supportive. A Kentucky bluegrass native myself,  I applaud his choice of retirement residency in Ashland; it is close to his roots in WV. We will all miss him at Poetry Soup.

January 3, 2023

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Christuraj Alex January 16, 2023 at 10:55 PM "L. Milton always impressed me with his sly humor amidst mostly very deep, spiritual thoughts" - A great tribute to a great poet. Congratulations! Reason A. Poteet January 19, 2023 at 5:37 AM Thank you, Christuraj, I appareciate your comment.

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2023 at 1:50 PM yes I enjoyed his sly wit too. I like this inventive approach to my tribute contest for Milt. Reason A. Poteet January 16, 2023 at 8:56 PM Thank you, Andrea for honoring L. Milton in this way. He would be pleased.

FJ Thomas January 14, 2023 at 8:51 PM Yes, he will be missed. You picked a perfect one to share RAP! This really does represent him :) Reason A. Poteet January 16, 2023 at 8:57 PM thank you Poet FJ. I am glad that our paths, Milton's, yours and mine crossed at Poetry Soup for a short while.