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No Time For Silly Games

So, I’m a Nazi poet because I promote wearing a mask, Why do people write such ridiculous indictments, I ask? ‘Tis no problem if you believe differently than I do, friend, But how many of the unvaxxed have come to a bad end? How many hospital beds are taken up by those who won’t listen, While people with serious conditions cannot gain admission? Doing all that we can to stop the spread of this deadly curse Seems sensible to me, more so than penning insensitive verse, Accusing those of us who care and calling us hateful names, A world-wide pandemic is no time for playing silly games. written January 20, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/22/2022 10:02:00 AM

I am so over this Covid-19 thing. I wish it was over. Thank you for a reminder that people are CRAZY.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 10:06:00 AM

Indeed! I've known it for a long, long time, Caren, but the COVID thing has confirmed it time and time again.

Constance La France

Date: 1/20/2022 7:32:00 PM

Milt, I agree with you 100%, the same thing is happening in Canada, the government is actually talking about taxing people who refuse to get the vaccine x3 and without a vaccine passport they will not be able to go anywhere and the government are even starting to give a 4th vaccine and have started already with the elderly, great writing, nevermind the bullies because they are just seeking attention ~

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 9:28:00 PM

I would like to think that is true, Constance, but when people start with the name-calling and insinuations, it's hurtful and painful. I've been trying for over a year to get Administration to deal with this person, who is now responsible for at least one loss of membership I know of (Brother Jacob), and who is writing offensive stuff about several more. It's a shame that our site is weakened by this sort of behavior. Thanks for this information, too.

Virginia Gelok

Date: 1/20/2022 6:26:00 PM

It was shameful, but you are the better man (person). I have only come across the most wonderful, helpful people here at PS., you being one of them. Great poem by the way. Hope "they" saw it or were kicked off of this site.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 6:50:00 PM

Aw, thanks, Virginia. I really appreciate your thoughtful support. I have many friends and helpers here on Poetry Soup, for which I am so grateful. Remember that old saying, "Sticks and stone may break my bones...."

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/20/2022 2:18:00 PM

this is brilliantly written, milton! there are a few poets on this site i have stopped reading because of ridiculousness like this and they don't read my work either, which is fine with me. i just cannot understand the mindset of someone who would make comments like that...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 2:28:00 PM

I can't either, Ilene. And I can't understand why anyone would come to this site and deliberately seek to upset people. I have found such delightful company here and have made friends with people all over the world. And hidden in that statement may be part of the root of their problem.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/20/2022 12:35:00 PM

Well there must be a lot of Nazis on here then, maybe we should ditch the soup bowl and put a swastika in its place. A nazi poet, unbelievable.. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 12:39:00 PM

Tom, there's an old saying, "Consider the source!" I think I'll just do that!

Jenna Logan

Date: 1/20/2022 10:55:00 AM

Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber are at it again, I see. It's ok for them to preach their BS, but they find it offensive if anyone goes against their thoughts. Now they've lashed out at Lin. She won't have trouble defending herself, although the shame of it is that she, you, or anyone else should have the need to do so. To be numbered among those who she's blacklisted seems to be the side I want to be on. So, I may be next...lol but won't bother reading her twisted garbage.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 11:08:00 AM

That's the whole heart of the matter, Jenna, the fact that they can't handle anyone who disagrees with their way of thinking, to the extent of shutting off communication, then setting out to hurt them. That, to me, is the very essence of Nazism! Now, why can't they see this????

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/20/2022 9:48:00 AM

I heartily approve of the first two lines you wrote, Milt. You are certainly not a Nazi. Real Nazis killed 6 million Jews plus 6 million gypsies, homosexuals and other non-Aryans -- and they'd try the same thing today if they could seize power somewhere. Real Nazis don't comment favorably on the poetry of a proud Jew like myself. (Soup mail, please. Thanks). Truth will out, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 10:26:00 AM

Thanks, gw. I am proud to say that I can endorse about 99% of what you write. Occasionally...well, you get it. Indeed, truth will out, my friend.

Lin Lane

Date: 1/20/2022 9:36:00 AM

Your poetry is such a delight to read, Milt. You use proper grammar and spelling. I gave my thoughts on a poem written by a rather aggressive and negative 'poetess' earlier this morning, but evidently, she didn't like MY opinion, so she blocked me. That's fine with me because I wouldn't have read anymore of her ill-advised and abusive propaganda.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/20/2022 10:56:00 AM

I agree with you, Lin. Her attitude is a downer. I stopped reading her quite some time ago.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 9:48:00 AM

Wow, sounds like you are joining a very elite crowd, Lin, of many of us who have been blacklisted by this "poetess." Now, get ready...for she will, from here on, lambast you with her "poems." You may even become one of her Nazis!