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It's Not My Fault

It’s not my fault if you get stung
While wearing no shoes out-of-doors
It’s not my fault that you got pregnant
Because you lifted your pinafore.

It’s not my fault things didn’t go well
And you passed up that opportunity
It’s not my fault you walked away
Sick of your lover’s insipid importunity.

It’s not my fault it’s not to your liking
Because you want everything your way
It’s not my fault you didn’t pay the rent
And, you have clearly abused your stay.

Lots of things simply aren’t my fault
But then, some are…clearly by default.

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Line Gauthier Date: 9/28/2021 4:41:00 PM a fun poem, Milton ~ Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/28/2021 8:06:00 PM Thanks for your read and your comment, Line.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 9/27/2021 9:38:00 PM The thoughts were profound, and then you had to show off and rhyme it! What? Who does this? You do apparently. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/27/2021 9:55:00 PM Caren, I just write them, I don't analyze them like you do, apparently! They come into my head just like those marvelous poems you write come into yours. I can't explain!

Terry Miller Date: 9/27/2021 2:22:00 AM Great write Milton. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/27/2021 9:25:00 AM Thanks, Terry. I'm glad you read and appreciate my poem.

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/27/2021 2:08:00 AM Some are quick to point the finger of blame but the better person is the one who admits it's his fault and does his best to rectify it. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/27/2021 9:26:00 AM So true, Tom. Unfortunately, not all of us (including me sometimes) are strong enough to do that. But, I know folks who are constantly looking for others to blame for their own inadequacies.

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 9/27/2021 1:51:00 AM What a good idea for a unique write...Delice Login to Reply

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 9/26/2021 11:45:00 AM I have seen some who blame others for everything, as if they never make mistakes. Big ego rules them. Great write. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/26/2021 11:49:00 AM Thanks, Rama. I suppose it takes all types to make a world, eh?

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/26/2021 9:48:00 AM So many blame others for their own fault. Point a finger at others but remember that three others are pointing at you. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/26/2021 10:04:00 AM So true, Victor. I try to keep that in mind always.

Jan Allison Date: 9/26/2021 9:34:00 AM gosh this sounds like a member of my family:-( always someone else;s fault and never their own:-( hugs Jan xx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/26/2021 10:07:00 AM (chuckling!) Everyone knows someone who is always pointing the finger at someone else. I started writing this with the opening line and the rest just seemed to flow, so I went with it. I'm happy to take the blame when I'm guilty!