Oafs

Occasional snide words Often bruise small egos Once said cannot retract Or repair damage done Odd, this always works out Old hurts will hear me spout Oafs make this sad mistake! FOURTH PLACE WINNER Written April 3, 2021 Entered "Pleiades - O" Contest Sponsored by Kim Merryman

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/11/2021 2:23:00 PM

Congrats on this winning work. Good explanation of the term Oaf. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/11/2021 6:42:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sara. I appreciated your visit.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/7/2021 3:09:00 PM

Oaf is a cool word you chose. Well done, L. Congratulations.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2021 3:10:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. I've known a few of them in my day.

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/7/2021 2:12:00 PM

The world could certainly use less oafs! Milton, congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2021 3:09:00 PM

That's so true, Kim! Thanks!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/7/2021 1:48:00 PM

You are clearly no oaf, I really like the first two lines, congratulations on your win in the contest!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2021 3:09:00 PM

True! Glad you enjoyed the poem.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/6/2021 10:30:00 PM

Great write, Milton, congratulations on your Pleiades win. Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2021 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. I appreciate your kind comment.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/6/2021 9:48:00 PM

Hi L. Milton, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on winning write. Have a great evening:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2021 9:08:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis.

Gary Radice

Date: 4/4/2021 12:31:00 PM

A very clever and beautifully written piece Milton. Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/4/2021 12:59:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gary. I appreciate your kind comment.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/3/2021 8:40:00 PM

This pleiades is an impressive entry for the contest, L Milton. I love it! Good luck.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/3/2021 9:27:00 PM

Evelyn, your reads and comments are always much appreciated and enjoyed. Happy Easter!

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/3/2021 7:44:00 PM

This is so clever, Milton, A warning to the abusers, here and everywhere else. Love it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/3/2021 8:32:00 PM

Thanks so much, Harry. I am pleased that you read my poem and made a thoughtful, meaningful comment. Happy Easter!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/3/2021 10:01:00 AM

Well done!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/3/2021 7:14:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kim. I appreciate your thoughtful response.

Judy Ball

Date: 4/3/2021 8:30:00 AM

A fine entry to the contest Milton. Your words ar3e so true. You are the master of your unspoken words and the slave of the words you have spoken. Well done. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. Praise The Lord! He Is Risen! JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/3/2021 9:03:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comments and best wishes at Easter, JB. Happy Easter to you, too!

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/3/2021 8:09:00 AM

Hi L. Milton, You penned a good Pleiades using the letter “o.” It had a nice rhythm and flow as well. And your poem made sense. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and a Happy Easter:-)Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/3/2021 8:11:00 AM

Thanks so much for your read and your encouragement, Alexis. I gave it two tries and settled on this one. I do love word games!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/2/2021 11:58:00 PM

so well said Milton:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/3/2021 8:09:00 AM

I must admit, so true, Jan.