L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

My Innards Squirm

As I look over the poems I’ve written
Seeing that several folks have read them,
Suddenly, I find myself strangely smitten
That anyone would read my simple poem.
So grateful that many have commented
Lovely phrases with complimentary terms,
Let’s face it, it’s so nice to be complimented
It always makes my innards squirm,
To think my poems are being read the world over
By poets so accomplished, [more so than I]
Is a little like finding an elusive four-leaf clover
Certainly, makes me want to continue to try
To write something of note, memorable
I suppose something that will elicit a smile
Finding so many in PS that are commendable,
I may try to write another one after a while. 

Written November 22, 2022

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Nancy Kaufman November 23, 2022 at 6:30 AM I'm in complete agreement Milton. It's quite humbling.. L Milton Hankins November 23, 2022 at 8:12 AM Thank you, Nancy. I appreciate your reads and your comments.

Joanna Daniel November 22, 2022 at 8:14 PM It truly is wonderful to know that many read our poems and comment on it, making us happy and content:) you write well, Milt:) L Milton Hankins November 22, 2022 at 8:36 PM Thank you so much, Jo.

Ilene Bauer November 22, 2022 at 12:55 PM it is a wonderful feeling to realize that there are people who respond to something we've written, milton! i'm sure you've had many positive comments and i hope you continue to share your words with us on the soup... L Milton Hankins November 22, 2022 at 1:18 PM Thank you so much, Ilene. I know you have!

Jeff Kyser November 22, 2022 at 12:23 PM When I saw the title and first line, I had a different squirm - that one you have when you realize your poem has some glaring typo AFTER 40-50 people have already read it, lol. Yes, it is nice to receive feedback other than, "oh, another dead bird poem?" I enjoyed this one, Milt! L Milton Hankins November 22, 2022 at 12:41 PM Thank you, Jeff. You have no idea how many times I find a mistake I should've found before posting when reading over an old poem. It is so embarrassing!