L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

Lackluster Is My Middle Name

Lackluster is my middle name
You see, I’m rather ordinary
To renown I have no claim,
I’m to be expected, customary.
Some call me rather mediocre
In truth, I know I’m mundane
Certainly not a powerbroker,
I’ll be unquestionably plain,
Admitting I’m not very smart
But I do know my way around
And, friends, I’ve a good heart
My feet firmly on solid ground.

Written August 24, 2022

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Shirley Hawkins September 17, 2022 at 3:04 AM AAAAh, now I know what the L stands for, Milt, lol! L Milton Hankins September 19, 2022 at 8:50 AM There you go, Shirley. Nice one! I'll take that.

Caren Krutsinger August 28, 2022 at 10:45 PM This made me smile "Certainly not a powerbroker," because I do not know what a powerbroker is. L Milton Hankins August 29, 2022 at 7:58 AM Me neither, Caren, but I've heard the word used with those people who are "large and in charge" in mind. I'm certainly NOT one!

Ilene Bauer August 25, 2022 at 2:41 PM Well, your poems are far from lackluster, Milton! L Milton Hankins August 25, 2022 at 5:05 PM Thanks, Ilene. I do try to have my feet on solid ground.

Gershon Wolf August 24, 2022 at 10:23 PM Lack lust? Er.... Me, too... ~ Viagra Time L Milton Hankins August 25, 2022 at 2:01 PM Actually, I don't lack lust, gw. I just lack lust lustily.

Kim Rodrigues August 24, 2022 at 8:24 PM A fun one! “Average” at best ;);) L Milton Hankins August 25, 2022 at 2:01 PM Well, that would be nice, Kim.

Jeff Kyser August 24, 2022 at 7:11 PM At least you aren't L. A. Cluster A left coast dude who is all bluster And rarely does he pass the muster, Or was that ketchup? Now, I'm flustered... L Milton Hankins August 25, 2022 at 2:01 PM I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that fellow, Jeff. Better to be flustered than mustard.