L Milton Hankins Poet Lento

Jealousy Sought My Fame

Victory neared but I had all but given up
Memory had slowly begun to abandon me,
Ivory towers no longer satisfied my needs
Trajectory found me kneeling on bended knee.

History had not been particularly kind to me
Contradictory rumors cast blots on my life,
Sophistry invaded my one sphere of influence
Inquiry uncovered even more lethal strife.

Valedictory seemed my only acceptable release
Predatory enemies jealously sought my fame,
Mystery surrounded my plethora of concerns
Maledictory insults eventually destroyed my name.

written January 31, 2022

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Robert Gorelick February 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM I've been destroyed by the blasts of men's mouths--Thomas Moore--before led to his execution. 16th century Nice write L Milton Hankins February 1, 2022 at 1:52 PM Yes, it happens more often than one would think. Many a good mind has been jeopardized by the tongues of thoughtless drones.

Maurice Rigoler February 1, 2022 at 4:52 AM Not sure if this personal, but the english is superb. / Maurice L Milton Hankins February 1, 2022 at 6:55 AM Nope, not personal at all, Maurice. I was writing about a fictional person who life was threatened by rumor and innuendo. Should turn into a novel, eh? (lol)

Caren Krutsinger January 31, 2022 at 11:48 PM "Predatory enemies jealously sought my fame," Wow! Your writing is exciting Hank! L Milton Hankins February 1, 2022 at 6:56 AM Thanks, Caren. I don't know about that. This was a fictional write about a character who faced destruction by his jealous enemies. Not me! Nothing or nobody makes me self-destructive. I don't think.