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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

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/3/2021 8:09:00 AM I must admit, so true, Jan.