Mirth

Laughter soothes the soul Giggling makes my day, Chortles will improve My mood, so they say, Smiles are so groovy! Silliness beams Grin big, my friends Chuckling at memes Snickering trends Guffawing Gleefully Mimicking Joking Funny MIRTH THIRD PLACE WINNER written June 7, 2022 submitted to "Diminished Hexaverse - Your Choice" Poetry Contest sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Eve Roper

Date: 7/13/2022 2:17:00 PM

Big congratulations, Milt , to a great win. I know just placing a smile on my face helps me body cheer up. Blessings my friend

Eve Roper
Date: 7/14/2022 9:22:00 PM

take care and rest my friend.. really enjoying your book

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/13/2022 3:45:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. I really enjoyed writing it. Had cataract surgery this morning, so I've been napping all day and not much on PS. You have a wonderful week!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/12/2022 5:37:00 PM

Laughter has been known to heal. Love this winning poem Milton. Congratulations on your win Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/12/2022 6:41:00 PM

Thanks, Connie. I'm still a believer that laughter IS the best medicine!

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/11/2022 5:31:00 PM

Congratulations for your placement! I was starting to think that Caren forgot or something, but then, she is busy posting away for at least two other poetry sights that I know of!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/11/2022 7:09:00 PM

She does, indeed, and, yes, she forgets. So, I generally wait a few days and then remind her.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/11/2022 1:39:00 PM

A good prescription for every day Milt. They say the people who read the comics in the newspapers first, live longer. Do people still read newspapers? Hmm!!! Laughter and mirth the fountains of youth and great healers! Congrats on your win! Sending you smiles.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/11/2022 2:28:00 PM

Thank you, Sam. I'm a big proponent of at least one large belly laugh per day! More, if they can be arranged.

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/10/2022 11:12:00 AM

If anyone reads this and doesn't feel a smile across the lips, check for a pulse. This is exactly the kind of frivolous fun Caren loves. I wish you well in her contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/10/2022 11:14:00 AM

Thanks, Jenna. I hope she will like it.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 6/7/2022 8:34:00 PM

Good luck in the contest, Milt. Still smiling.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/10/2022 11:14:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Shirley. Your comments are always so delightful for me.

Ann Foster

Date: 6/7/2022 1:59:00 PM

This is a fav for me. We don't put enough importance on laughing. What a lovely gift God gave us to laugh. Have a lovely day... This is a great poem. Ann

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/7/2022 2:08:00 PM

Thanks so much, Ann. I agree wholeheartedly. Somewhere along the road to adulthood we tend to lose our ability to enjoy and laugh at the silly things. A good guffaw is wonderfully therapeutic.

Marco Chies

Date: 6/7/2022 1:11:00 PM

the good thing about life is smiling, fraternizing with those we love, laughing!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/7/2022 2:08:00 PM

Couldn't have said it better, Marco. Indeed.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/7/2022 12:43:00 PM

A bit of Jack has rubbed off on you Milton, he puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day, the world needs more laughter right now. Good luck in the contest. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/7/2022 12:52:00 PM

Isn't he wonderful? I wouldn't miss Jack for anything. Thanks, Tom.