L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Laying Blame

Why do we call hurricane winds acts of God
Instead of calling them acts of nature?
Who is to blame for countless acts of fraud
Shall we lay them at the feet of our culture?

SILVER MEDAL WINNER
"4 Lines" Contest on All Poetry
December 10, 2021
written November 9, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger November 11, 2021 at 11:18 AM "countless acts of fraud" are more prevalent today than ever before! Great term! L Milton Hankins November 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM That is soooo true, Caren. The stores were able to show me video of the person who had my credit cards. Now, I'm deciding whether or not to sign an arrest warrant. I do not want to cause this young man further problems, and believe me jail will not be kind to him!!!

Shirley Hawkins November 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM Good question..... Isn't nature God given? L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 3:24 PM Well, I'd think that's one way of looking at it, Shirley. Thanks for your question.

Tom Cunningham November 9, 2021 at 12:14 PM Interesting one Milton, suits the insurers though, sorry acts of God we don't cover. But it's an act of nature! lol. Tom L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 12:31 PM So true, Tom. So true. I hadn't thought of it as a reason insurance companies can avoid paying. Thanks.

Jenna Logan November 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM They ARE acts of nature, not of God. You're absolutely right. Blaming culture could be correct since individuals set culture standards...more's the pity for that. Wise words, Milt. L Milton Hankins November 9, 2021 at 12:32 PM Thanks so much, Jenna. By the way, congratulations on your placement in Caren's contest. My first placement with Caren! Whoopee!!!