L Milton Hankins Poet Verse

On Armchair Politicians

Armchair politicians always provoke a laugh
Spouting what they would do if they could,
I’m supposing they’d never make a bad gaffe
The world would go as they think it should.
They have the answer to every bad situation
Many years of practicing amateur diplomacy,
Interestingly, they have little valid information
Yet, are sure they could make better history.

I tend to leave affairs in the hands of experts
Who have the real scoop and lots of advising,
Day by day handling things, not in little spurts
Not on questionable rumors plans devising.
This isn’t to say I believe they’re never wrong
But admitting they know far better than me,
I hum tunes, but they know lyrics to the song
So, as best as I can, I avoid criticizing, you see. 

written April 6, 2022

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Indiana Shaw April 8, 2022 at 5:49 PM Dare I reply, Milt's in case it's all about me, though I would like to think I have researched my history . . . Indiana Shaw April 8, 2022 at 6:37 PM Ah, that's one thing I don't have, is the answers, Milt's, only God has them . . . : ( L Milton Hankins April 8, 2022 at 6:19 PM No, Indiana, I had no one specific in mind when I wrote this, period. I have merely observed the number of people who have all the answers and little pertinent information.

Caren Krutsinger April 8, 2022 at 4:51 AM This describes the most adamant radical armchair politicians "Interestingly, they have little valid information" - YES! L Milton Hankins April 8, 2022 at 8:55 AM Yes. That's pretty much what I set out to say.

Gershon Wolf April 7, 2022 at 8:29 PM -- In their ivory towers, full of affectation and unearned power, into the arena, never having ventured for an hour... Sweet write, Milt. ~ gw L Milton Hankins April 7, 2022 at 8:33 PM Ah, so true, gw. Thanks for your thoughts. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Tom Cunningham April 7, 2022 at 1:04 AM Give them real power and they wouldn't have a clue. Tom L Milton Hankins April 7, 2022 at 7:11 AM Tom, I think you are so right about that. So, I mostly listen and shake my head.

Marco Chies April 6, 2022 at 6:25 PM As well as politicians, there are the social media warriors armchairs, always able to judge and condemn as soon as facts or ideals do not match their thoughts. L Milton Hankins April 6, 2022 at 7:16 PM Ah, that is so, as well. I'm not really into social media, so I have little idea what is going on there. I've been told never to believe anything I read on Facebook, etc.

David Mchattie April 6, 2022 at 6:17 PM You're a better man than me. Stay well my friend. L Milton Hankins April 6, 2022 at 7:17 PM Oh, I wouldn't say that! Thanks for the read and for your thoughtful comment, David.

Evelyn Judy Buehler April 6, 2022 at 5:22 PM You did a fine job of getting your message across in this engrossing poem, with traces of humor, Milton. I love your rhyming, too. Blessings L Milton Hankins April 6, 2022 at 6:04 PM Thanks so very much, Evelyn. I really appreciate your thoughts and your comment.

Bill Baker April 6, 2022 at 4:38 PM Wise advice thinks me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through poetry, Milt. A poet friend in Texas, Bill L Milton Hankins April 6, 2022 at 6:05 PM Thank you so much, Bill. Occasionally I respond to the political posturing.

Jenna Logan April 6, 2022 at 3:54 PM I comprehend the impetus for your thoughts. Criticizing ignorance is a waste of time, but sometimes it just blows on its own. L Milton Hankins April 6, 2022 at 4:21 PM That's one way to put it, Jenna. Thanks for the insightful comment.

David Kavanagh April 6, 2022 at 3:43 PM Good one Milton, armchair politicians have all the answers, but don’t understand diplomacy, talking tough and bluff is so easy in the comfort of one’s home, cheers David L Milton Hankins April 6, 2022 at 4:22 PM That's certainly true, David. I appreciate your read and your comment.