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Just Say No

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FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written June 28, 2021
submitted to "Say It In Nine" poetry contest
sponsored by Joseph May
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Sam Kauffman

August 23, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Getting past the guilt behind saying "no" is the essence of good boundaries and nurturing a healthy life. Well said, per usual, Milt. Congratulations.

L Milton Hankins

August 23, 2022 at 11:13 AM

Thanks so much, Sam, for the affirmative comment.

Christuraj Alex

August 20, 2022 at 4:50 AM

Respectable favors. Beautiful writing. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins

August 20, 2022 at 9:18 AM

Thank you so much, Chris. I appreciate you!

Connie Marcum Wong

August 19, 2022 at 8:18 AM

I agree, sometimes you just have to say no and not feel guilty. Congratulations on your wonderful First Place win. Milton. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins

August 19, 2022 at 9:47 AM

Thank you so much, Connie. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Joseph May

August 19, 2022 at 6:38 AM

We have to learn to use our no's, Congrats on your win Milton

L Milton Hankins

August 19, 2022 at 8:02 AM

I have a very difficult time saying no, but I do try, and I find it is beneficial for relieving stress to do so. Thanks for your read and your comment.

Caren Krutsinger

June 30, 2021 at 11:21 PM

I have to admit it has taken me fifty years to "say no" but it sure has saved me a lot of energy and resentment.

L Milton Hankins

July 1, 2021 at 7:34 AM

Absolutely. Even if I wrote it, this is excellent advice.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

June 29, 2021 at 9:48 AM

It's good to learn to say no, oftentimes. Nice composition, Milton.

L Milton Hankins

June 29, 2021 at 9:52 AM

Thanks, Subimal. I appreciate your read and your comment.

Sam Kauffman

June 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM

So true Milt! Good advice. Sometimes good to keep the aspirin bottle near your wallet and clock! Best of luck in the contest if this is for the Ninette contest.

L Milton Hankins

June 28, 2021 at 7:48 PM

It's not for the contest, Sam. Thanks so much for the read and the thoughtful comment.

Judy Ball

June 28, 2021 at 3:38 PM

So true my friend. Sometimes we find it hard to say no when someone asks us for a favor but sometimes we just plain don't have the time or the energy to be as obliging as we would like to be. I used to find it hard to say no but then when I was in need no one seemed to want to give me the time to help me in my need. Now if I can I will but if I can't I say so. A good write with a good message. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins

June 28, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Thanks, JB. I think your way of doing it is the best way of doing it. I have also found that I don't need to apologize for telling someone I simply can't do something. The why is really none of their business.

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