L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Obnoxious Boors

Excuse me, please, if I am not impressed
By the unnecessary barb shot at another,
By plain rudeness and blatant snarkiness
Especially aimed at my sister or brother.

I’m totally turned off by a nasty attitude
Or overbearing and narcissistic behavior,
On the other hand, I’m all for pulchritude.
Yeah, I like beauty in all forms and flavors.

Then, those people who feel entitled,
Living off the largesse they did not earn
Whose arrogance goes about unbridled
I doubt those ne’er-do-wells will ever learn.

Yep, these folks, they simply turn me off
I don’t care to be around their kind,
I know, I know, some of them will scoff
But, as for me, they won’t change my mind. 

Written June 1, 2022

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Jan Allison June 2, 2022 at 11:32 AM bravo for shouting out and taking a stand Milton:-) WRITE ON! xx L Milton Hankins June 2, 2022 at 11:34 AM Every now and then I just have to say my piece, Jan. This poem pretty well sums up my attitude toward these types of people.

Caren Krutsinger June 2, 2022 at 3:50 AM I run from them, screaming, and yet they follow, not understanding why. Lovely poem, Hank! So on target! L Milton Hankins June 2, 2022 at 10:14 AM Thanks!

Jennifer Proxenos June 1, 2022 at 10:31 PM IHi Milton, don't care for people been rude or criticising and throwing a hint as to whom they mean or group peoples poetry into an ungracious state , I think we should all wear an evil eye I know some poets have one to ward away their bad vibes - big Greek superstition. For me it works, jealousy is rife on planet earth . Hugs and blessings Jennifer . L Milton Hankins June 2, 2022 at 10:16 AM Thanks, Jennifer. I really appreciated your read and your thought-provoking response to my poem. Hugs to you!

Tom Cunningham June 1, 2022 at 3:47 PM It takes all sorts I suppose and a minority I steer clear of because if you encourage them in any way they keep on coming. Tom L Milton Hankins June 1, 2022 at 4:19 PM Oh my! That is so true, Tom. And, I even try to run the other way.

Kim Rodrigues June 1, 2022 at 3:13 PM Read your answer below. Yes, we write what is on our minds. Enjoyed the descriptions. Love our Soupers! Jennifer Proxenos June 1, 2022 at 10:44 PM Love your answer to Kin and do agree with you. I have over the 5 years I have been here blocked 4 poetsm. Hugs L Milton Hankins June 1, 2022 at 4:20 PM They are, indeed. I'd say the percentage rate is about 99%. We are a splendid crowd and a marvelous poetry fraternity.

Jenna Logan June 1, 2022 at 12:32 PM hmmm. Someone getting out of line again? Gershon Wolf June 1, 2022 at 8:50 PM Sometimes I don't even write 'em, let alone explain 'em. lol. ~ Another day, another something to say -- or not say, gw L Milton Hankins June 1, 2022 at 3:05 PM Nope. Not at all. Just letting off some steam??? I don't know. As Gershon says, "I just write 'em, I can't explain 'em." I was thinking about what I like and don't like in people. Actually, most people here on the site are very lovely and kind.