L Milton Hankins Poet Diminished Hexaverse

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 July 13, 2022 at 2:17 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 July 14, 2022 at 9:22 PM take care and rest my friend.. really enjoying your book L Milton Hankins July 13, 2022 at 3:45 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 July 12, 2022 at 5:37 PM Laughter has been known to heal. Love this winning poem Milton. Congratulations on your win Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins July 12, 2022 at 6:41 PM Thanks, Connie. I'm still a believer that laughter IS the best medicine!

I Am Anaya July 11, 2022 at 5:31 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 July 11, 2022 at 7:09 PM She does, indeed, and, yes, she forgets. So, I generally wait a few days and then remind her.

Sam Kauffman July 11, 2022 at 1:39 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 July 11, 2022 at 2:28 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 June 10, 2022 at 11:12 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 June 10, 2022 at 11:14 AM Thanks, Jenna. I hope she will like it.

Shirley Hawkins June 7, 2022 at 8:34 PM Good luck in the contest, Milt. Still smiling. L Milton Hankins June 10, 2022 at 11:14 AM Thank you so very much, Shirley. Your comments are always so delightful for me.

Ann Foster June 7, 2022 at 1:59 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 June 7, 2022 at 2:08 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 June 7, 2022 at 1:11 PM the good thing about life is smiling, fraternizing with those we love, laughing! L Milton Hankins June 7, 2022 at 2:08 PM Couldn't have said it better, Marco. Indeed.

Tom Cunningham June 7, 2022 at 12:43 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 June 7, 2022 at 12:52 PM Isn't he wonderful? I wouldn't miss Jack for anything. Thanks, Tom.