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Live and Let Live

I believe we make our own world wherever we are Living in a cozy, little house in a neighborhood I live close to a drug dealer, a snob, and a recluse, None of whom, apparently, wish me any good. I could whine, and let them make me miserable, I could immerse myself in their puddles of poo, But I choose to go about my life without concern What the people in the next block think and do. I mind my own business, live in a peaceful world Anymore, I don’t even watch the evening news I go about my business trying to live a good life I don’t need aggravation from some stranger’s views. My motto is “live and let live,” just give me a break I am not judgmental, so try to treat me with grace. Leave my property alone, do not my belongings take, And if you have something to say, say it to my face! Written October 18, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/21/2022 2:06:00 AM

I try to stay in my own lane, but people bring their lanes to me all the time!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/21/2022 8:50:00 AM

That's the bane of a counselor's life, Caren. Even after you retire, you'll never escape it. I haven't.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/18/2022 11:35:00 PM

Nothing worse than others poking their noses into your business, we all like our own space. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/19/2022 9:15:00 AM

Absolutely. I agree with you, Tom.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/18/2022 9:20:00 PM

Hope the wish in the penultimate line holds up! -- and that you don't get held up! (That's the problem).

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/19/2022 9:15:00 AM

I don't live in a dangerous neighborhood. For that, I am blessed.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/18/2022 5:31:00 PM

Milton drug dealer that close to you? That is pretty sad. Where is the law enforcement in your community? No one should tolerate that. Reason being it drawls the rift raft that buy that are addicts that steal to support habits, that have shoot outs in gang rivalry and control of territories, etc. It is all bad. I am sorry you live so close to this activity. The police must know maybe they are on the take. Hopefully soon they make some arrest and clean up the neighborhood my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/18/2022 7:10:00 PM

Oh, we have seen him arrested, taken out in handcuffs. Within an hour or so, he's back. This is, actually, a very nice neighborhood, Michael. I don't know the story, but it's always peaceful and quiet around here. I've been here going on ten years, and I am not afraid.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/18/2022 1:45:00 PM

I agree wholeheartedly, Milton. Why can't people leave each other alone and "live and let live". Bob H

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/18/2022 4:18:00 PM

That's the $64,000 question, Robert. All conflict essentially starts when someone noses in where they shouldn't.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/18/2022 1:34:00 PM

well said, milton! an excellent attitude to have - wish more were like you!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/18/2022 4:18:00 PM

Aw, thanks, Ilene. Maybe my little poem will give the idea a boost, you think?