L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

In the Realm of Poppycock

In the realm of poppycock sidewalks sing
When stepping on melodies in the cracks,
You’ll enjoy the height of the smallest thing
The exotic ponies with pink-striped backs.
Beware the cows returning from the moon
Loving brown bears will cuddle with you,
The sweetest hymn is the song of the loon,
For everything here is an imagination zoo.
Hills are covered with marshmallow plants
Mules dance in the street just for sheer fun
Both boys and girls wear polka-dotted pants,
And all the richest folks have money none.
The bakers bake cookies at breakneck speed
While trains run on tracks made of candy,
No one, not a single person ever has a need
All who live here think everything’s dandy!
In Poppycock you can believe what you hear
For fact and fancy are all mixed together,
Since every hour the clock chimes a cheer
And all is perfect …  even the weather. 

Written July 28, 2022

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Elizabeth Mccann August 9, 2022 at 5:01 PM What an absolute delight! This smile seems to be stuck to my face! Elizabeth L Milton Hankins August 9, 2022 at 6:33 PM Thank you, Elizabeth. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Caren Krutsinger July 30, 2022 at 9:18 AM I love the realm of poppycock and yet this not poppycock at all "And all the richest folks have money none." L Milton Hankins July 30, 2022 at 10:56 AM Oh, I don't wish them harm, merely that they might find out what it's like to be the common folk.

I Am Anaya July 29, 2022 at 4:28 PM Such an amazing place! This fantasy reminded me of Neil Young's "Sugar Mountain" a lovely song. This is a delightful write, Milton. L Milton Hankins July 29, 2022 at 6:57 PM Not hardly, Anaya. That's way too far back for me! Thanks, anyway.

Jenna Logan July 28, 2022 at 12:40 PM Ah Milt, the euphoria of even visiting such a place, much less living there! With apologies to the Beatles...I think I'm gonna be glad. I think it's today, yeah. In Poppycock, nobody's sad, so I'm going away. I've got a ticket to ride. How long can we stay? Jenna Logan July 28, 2022 at 5:53 PM Intersperse the humorous with a few drips of serious. Make sure you try reading the same lines when you're shopping for the correct magnification. L Milton Hankins July 28, 2022 at 1:01 PM As long as you like, dear Jenna! Just got back from the eye doctor. All is going well. He recommends some cheap reading glasses at Dollar Tree. I was near-sighted. Now, I'm far-sighted. I suspect I'm through with the Land of Poppycock. They've been fun writes, but I'd rather be more serious.

David Kavanagh July 28, 2022 at 10:59 AM This one is certainly different Milton, A mix of Willy Wonka, and strawberry fields forever, or maybe you’ve been down the rabbit hole again, imaginative writing I enjoyed the trip, cheers David L Milton Hankins July 28, 2022 at 1:04 PM Thanks, David. When I am strapped for serious ideas, sometimes these kinds of poems keep me going. Glad you enjoyed the trip.

Michael Tor July 28, 2022 at 10:57 AM Great place to visit Milton. I think it will put Disneyland out of business. I am going up to the hills and getting some Marshmallow Plants. Sounds like a plan. Hope your recovery is going well. I think your vision has improved, since your posting. Speedy recovery I wish for you, relax... and recharge your muse... L Milton Hankins July 28, 2022 at 1:05 PM Just saw the eye doctor. He said I'm fine. I was nearsighted, but now I'm farsighted and don't need glasses to drive. That's good, but I need to get some reading glasses for the computer and everyday reading.

Kevin Shaw July 28, 2022 at 10:36 AM I love Poppycock and often go there for inspiration, I usually take the road through Little Musings and Upper Meandering on my way to meet the fairies, regards, Kevin L Milton Hankins July 28, 2022 at 1:06 PM Thanks so much, Kevin. Fairies are always inspiring, if you ask me!

Tom Cunningham July 28, 2022 at 9:40 AM How do you get there Milton, I'm interested, sounds an amazing place. Tom Hope everything went well for you. Tom Cunningham July 28, 2022 at 10:22 AM Lol, heading there now. L Milton Hankins July 28, 2022 at 9:47 AM So far, so good, Tom. Take the A Train to Fascination Station. Get off at the Yellow Brick Road and follow it to Penny Lane. Then, go Somewhere Over the Rainbow to the other side of Moon River, in the vicinity of Scarborough Fair. Got it?