L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Musing On Being Famous Or Not

Butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers 
Wound up famous in a nursery rhyme 
Plied their trades, were movers and shakers 
Remembered from a long-forgotten time. 

If I were famous, would it be for naught, 
For some great deed, or something I wrote? 
Should I aspire to the political scene, or not, 
Perhaps on the big screen, for a notable quote? 

Would I want a monument built in the square, 
Have my name celebrated on a special day 
To have such aspirations, I would say “beware!” 
If I were famous, I think I would say... “No way!” 

Makes me think I should not aspire to fame 
But only to be remembered by foes and friends, 
Who may, after I am gone, invoke my name 
How fondly I would hope, well, it all depends. 

FIFTH PLACE WINNER
Written February 13, 2021
For "If I Were Famous" Contest
Sponsored by Joe Sandler

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Christuraj Alex May 22, 2021 at 1:13 PM So Great a Work. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins May 22, 2021 at 7:33 PM Thanks for the applause, Christuraj. I appreciated it.

Maurice Rigoler February 22, 2021 at 7:01 AM Solomon said it right, Vanity, vanity, all is vanity. And none more so than fame! It appeals to big heads with small minds. Few can handle its perverse psychology. I prefer anonymity and a settled life. Best to you in all your endeavors. / Maurice L Milton Hankins February 23, 2021 at 7:00 AM Me too, Maurice. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poem. I appreciate you.

Gershon Wolf February 20, 2021 at 6:51 PM Great, greater, and greatest! I'm 100% with you, L Milton. Fame is just that -- nothing of intrinsic value, except perhaps the croaking of frogs... Well-penned, and g.l. in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon L Milton Hankins February 20, 2021 at 7:19 PM Hey, thanks, Gershon for your vote of confidence!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2021 at 5:39 AM - I would not like to be famous ... too much attention :) - You have written a great poem for this contest ... good luck, Milton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L Milton Hankins February 19, 2021 at 8:40 AM Thanks, Sunshine. I try.