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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

Date: 8/9/2022 5:01:00 PM

What an absolute delight! This smile seems to be stuck to my face! Elizabeth

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/9/2022 6:33:00 PM

Thank you, Elizabeth. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/30/2022 9:18:00 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
Date: 7/30/2022 10:56:00 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

Date: 7/29/2022 4:28:00 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
Date: 7/29/2022 6:57:00 PM

Not hardly, Anaya. That's way too far back for me! Thanks, anyway.

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/28/2022 12:40:00 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
Date: 7/28/2022 5:53:00 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
Date: 7/28/2022 1:01:00 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

Date: 7/28/2022 10:59:00 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
Date: 7/28/2022 1:04:00 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

Date: 7/28/2022 10:57:00 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
Date: 7/28/2022 1:05:00 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

Date: 7/28/2022 10:36:00 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
Date: 7/28/2022 1:06:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kevin. Fairies are always inspiring, if you ask me!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/28/2022 9:40:00 AM

How do you get there Milton, I'm interested, sounds an amazing place. Tom Hope everything went well for you.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/28/2022 10:22:00 AM

Lol, heading there now.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2022 9:47:00 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?