L Milton Hankins Poet Quintain (English)

Needless Worry

The fountain never overflows
Though we see it filling endlessly,
Because we don’t see where the water goes
Flowing through the drain orderly,
There’s no reason to worry needlessly.

written January 23, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger January 25, 2022 at 1:28 AM Thanks for the reminder. A plumber is coming today. Water is coming up through the kitchen floor which is concrete since we live in an earth-sheltered home - all the water pipes are under the concrete. Ugh! L Milton Hankins January 25, 2022 at 9:16 AM Oh my. I'm wondering if some froze and burst during the recent cold spell. I certainly hope the problem can be solved quickly and cheaply. But, all plumbing work seems to be so expensive these days. Think of your plight.

Shirley Hawkins January 24, 2022 at 5:57 PM Worries washed away... L Milton Hankins January 24, 2022 at 7:06 PM Yes, Shirley, gone down the drain! Thanks!

Tom Cunningham January 24, 2022 at 11:09 AM It's a human weakness, worrying, even when there's nothing to worry about we still do. Tom L Milton Hankins January 24, 2022 at 12:15 PM Seems to come natural, too. My mother was such a worrier I always said it gave her cancer. I do believe a person can die from worrying.

Mike Gentile January 24, 2022 at 5:30 AM It's hard for some to trust! I am working on that! Love this one Milt and its message!! Happy Monday!. All is well! L Milton Hankins January 24, 2022 at 9:18 AM Mike, thanks so much. Yes, it is hard for some to trust, but it's something worth working on. I hope you have a really productive week. Cheers!

Robert Gorelick January 23, 2022 at 6:07 PM Excellent metaphor, "Don't go chasing waterfalls!" L Milton Hankins January 23, 2022 at 6:27 PM Or rainbows. Or windmills. Hmmm...chase women! Maybe not at my age! Thanks for the read, Robert, and your thoughtful comment.