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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

Date: 9/17/2022 3:04:00 AM

AAAAh, now I know what the L stands for, Milt, lol!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/19/2022 8:50:00 AM

There you go, Shirley. Nice one! I'll take that.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/28/2022 10:45:00 PM

This made me smile "Certainly not a powerbroker," because I do not know what a powerbroker is.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/29/2022 7:58:00 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

Date: 8/25/2022 2:41:00 PM

Well, your poems are far from lackluster, Milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/25/2022 5:05:00 PM

Thanks, Ilene. I do try to have my feet on solid ground.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/24/2022 10:23:00 PM

Lack lust? Er.... Me, too... ~ Viagra Time

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/25/2022 2:01:00 PM

Actually, I don't lack lust, gw. I just lack lust lustily.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/24/2022 8:24:00 PM

A fun one! “Average” at best ;);)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/25/2022 2:01:00 PM

Well, that would be nice, Kim.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 8/24/2022 7:11:00 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
Date: 8/25/2022 2:01:00 PM

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that fellow, Jeff. Better to be flustered than mustard.