L Milton Hankins Poet Quintilla

Mind Your Manners

Remember when our mothers said,
“Be careful to mind your manners
When waving ego-fed banners;
Remembering where you were bred,
And, don’t let it go to your head!"


Written August 14, 2021
entered "Bite Size No. 18" poetry contest
sponsored by Line Gauthier

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Marikate Kingston September 7, 2021 at 9:56 PM Fix your posture, stand up straight Say thank you for the food on your plate. Cover your mouth when you sneeze and remember to say please! Gosh, can you tell your poem brought back my taught and still remembered manners? It's so cute and so true, made me smile.

Caren Krutsinger August 15, 2021 at 3:37 AM sage advice and lovely end rhymes Hank! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 10:11 AM Thanks. Momma was big on not letting things go to our head. I really try hard not to do that!

Sotto Poet August 14, 2021 at 12:41 PM Words of profound wisdom, Milton, those words always resonate in my mind and sometimes in my dreams. L Milton Hankins August 14, 2021 at 1:13 PM I'm thinking that perhaps you mother gave similar advice to you, Lasaad.

Jan Allison August 14, 2021 at 11:58 AM wise words indeed Milton:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins August 14, 2021 at 12:37 PM I'd say, Jan. My mother was very wise in these things, and I've always tried to take her advice.

Jenna Logan August 14, 2021 at 11:10 AM and then there are those who victimize others and claim they have no manners, when in fact they're the ones who are rude to a fault. L Milton Hankins August 14, 2021 at 11:11 AM So true, Jenna. So true!!!