L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

Never Throw a Tirade

Never throw a tirade at a parade,
Or castigate a wealthy profligate
Do not endanger the park ranger,
Or roller skate at the Watergate
Careful always to recoup the poop,
One never ever makes a group
Expect the worst if lips are pursed,
Avoid, if possible, being coerced
And always assemble yourself
Before sitting on the top shelf.

written July 28, 2021

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Gershon Wolf July 29, 2021 at 5:58 PM Great advice, with tongue planted firmly in cheek. Add a dose of 'Cherry-Hilarity' to top this one off. Great write, Milt! :) gw L Milton Hankins July 29, 2021 at 6:28 PM Thanks so much, gw. You got it!

Harry Horsman July 29, 2021 at 8:16 AM Thanks for the advice, Milton, love the imagery, it's clever. Thanks for your support, with comments, i still do not have time to reply, But i enjoy your poetry. L Milton Hankins July 29, 2021 at 8:44 AM That's quite all right, harry. I enjoy hearing from you always. Thanks for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed my little crazy poem!

Ann Peck July 29, 2021 at 7:41 AM I like this poem, Milton. I tried to pick one line I like best, but I like them all! L Milton Hankins July 29, 2021 at 8:07 AM Thanks so much, Ann. I was just sort of piddling and came up with this. It was a fun write.

John Lawless July 29, 2021 at 5:35 AM I will have to add these to my book of unwritten rules....oh wait,,, L Milton Hankins July 29, 2021 at 8:10 AM LOL. Thanks John. As I said before, it was just piddling and a fun write.

Joanna Daniel July 29, 2021 at 1:22 AM Fun read, Milton, great internal rhyming:) L Milton Hankins July 29, 2021 at 8:11 AM Thank you, Jo. I enjoyed writing it. Glad you enjoyed reading it.

Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2021 at 8:45 PM I always do take this advice "avoid if possible being coerced" - nice light verse! L Milton Hankins July 28, 2021 at 9:59 PM Actually, it was inspired by your writing. I should have mentioned that, but I figured you'd recognize the style. I was experimenting, I guess.