L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

My Skin Is Wrinkling

Might we all have an expiration date,
A notation reading “best if used by?”
Spoiled if not given proper handling
A critical concern now up for debate.

I’ve noticed lately my skin is wrinkling
My eyes are becoming rheumy, I fear,
I’m clearly not as good as I used to be
The milk in my refrigerator is blinking.

Past my prime, still I’m good for awhile
I don’t see a date stamped on me either
And I don’t feel I’m all used up quite yet,
If for nothing else, I’m good for a smile!

Written February 28, 2022

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Marco Chies March 1, 2022 at 7:32 AM some poets create an image so solidly real and pulsating that it invades other people's brains. the milk blinking is a hilarious but frightening image Milton!!!! L Milton Hankins March 1, 2022 at 8:30 AM I suppose, Marco. For me, the milk souring even while it is refrigerated is a reminder that under the best of conditions and circumstances, we are reaching our appointed prime dates. Thanks so much for your read and your thoughts. I really appreciate hearing from you.

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2022 at 9:10 PM this is one that oldies can relate to. i'm sure getting up there. You had some very cute parts, like the unclear vision and milk appearing to blink. Clever. L Milton Hankins February 28, 2022 at 9:50 PM Thanks, Andrea. I just noticed this "wrinkling" a few days ago, especially when I wake up in the mornings. Oh well, another sign....I go to the ophthamologist tomorrow to have a work-up on my cataracts. If it's not one thing, it's another! Thanks again, friend.

Kim Rodrigues February 28, 2022 at 6:18 PM Me too! I’m good for a smile! L Milton Hankins February 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM Thanks, Kim. I'd say we are!

Shirley Hawkins February 28, 2022 at 6:17 PM Ha! Ha! I loved this, Milt, I am afraid to open my fridge in case my milk is blinking. Everything else is on the blink. L Milton Hankins February 28, 2022 at 6:18 PM LOL. Thanks, Shirley. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks so much for your comment. It made my day!

Ilene Bauer February 28, 2022 at 5:58 PM i can sure relate to this one, milton! well said... L Milton Hankins February 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM We're still good for that smile, Ilene. Don't ever forget it!